St. Martin

American  

[seynt mahr-tn, -tin, san mar-tan] / ˌseɪnt ˈmɑr tn, -tɪn, sɛ̃ marˈtɛ̃ /

noun

1. an island in the N Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies, divided in two parts: the N section is a dependency of Guadeloupe, 20 sq. mi. (52 sq. km); the S section is an administrative part of the Netherlands Antilles, 17 sq. mi. (44 sq. km).

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Example Sentences

St. Martin is a chiller, less-crowded alternative to St. Barts, with a little French flair included.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

A number of cities, including New York, Chicago and Charlotte, offer nonstop flights to St. Martin, where you’ll find ample European glamour, miles of swimmable beaches and a deep bench of restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

The one church named after a Black saint, St. Martin de Porres, is in Yorba Linda, where Black residents make up just 1% of the population.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

In a surprise announcement, Charlotte St. Martin stepped down as president of the Broadway League after 18 years.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2024

“With all my heart, if you will be a brave St. Martin, stopping as you ride gallantly through the world to share your cloak with the beggar.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott