Caspian

American  

[kas-pee-uhn] / ˈkæs pi ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Caspian Sea.

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noun

1. Caspian Sea.

Other Word Forms

• trans-Caspian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Caspian

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

Alternative routes -- reaching Europe via the Caspian Sea to bypass Russia and Iran -- do not have the capacity to absorb a sudden surge in cargo.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

“People are really scared,” said a retired oil executive who packed his bags and fled for his villa on the Caspian Sea after watching missiles flying over Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Gordon's memorable night on the shores of the Caspian Sea ensured the second leg at St James' Park on February 24 should be a mere formality.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

There are escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, the U.S.’s new 25% tariffs on goods linked to Iran and supply disruptions at Kazakhstan’s Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, IG’s Axel Rudolph says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

They’d quickly get caught up in the adventures of characters with names like Pip and Mowgli and Prince Caspian.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick