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Windies

British  
/ ˈwɪndɪz /

plural noun

  1. the international cricket team of the West Indies

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Windies

from the abbreviation W. Indies

Example Sentences

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He even got a signed shirt from former Windies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

When fans invaded the pitch after the Windies defeated Australia by 17 runs, Bird's famous white hat – specially made by a firm in Luton – was taken from his head.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

It is unfamiliar territory for England, who are so dominant at home - prior to the Windies series, they had won 79.3% of their completed white-ball games at home since 2020.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

The Windies, who did not qualify for the most recent World Cup, drew a three-match series in Ireland 1-1 last week.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

Seamer Em Arlott, in just her second international outing, finished with 3-14, including the key breakthroughs of Windies skipper Hayley Matthews for six and veteran batter Stafanie Taylor for a duck.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

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