Antigua

American  

[an-tee-guh] / ænˈti gə /

noun

1. one of the Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies. 108 sq. mi. (280 sq. km).

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Antigua British  

/ ænˈtiːɡə /

noun

1. an island in the Caribbean, one of the Leeward Islands: a British colony, with its dependency Barbuda, until 1967, when it became a British associated state; it became independent in 1981 as part of the state of Antigua and Barbuda. Area: 279 sq km (108 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Antiguan
  adjective

Example Sentences

In Antigua, the shortage of Scotch bonnets has been felt by manufacturers including Homebrew Hot Sauce.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Yet that’s unlikely to deter many travelers who see cruises, from Antigua to Antarctica, as the best way to travel.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

After being transported to Portugal in December 2024, Waugh completed his first offshore passage to Lanzarote, then took his first solo 3,000-nautical-mile qualifying voyage to Antigua.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

U.S. citizens can obtain citizenship in Grenada, for instance, for a minimum investment of about $235,000 or in Antigua and Barbuda for about $230,000.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

“In ’28, I be on d’Hettie Redd sout’ o’ Antigua when d’tempis’ hit D’wind was outrageous, an’ d’oF schooner break up like chips failin’ ’fore d’ax.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor