Barbados

[bahr-bey-dohs, -dohz, -duhs]

noun

1. an island in the E West Indies constituting an independent state in the Commonwealth of Nations: formerly a British colony. 166 sq. mi. (430 sq. km). Bridgetown.

Barbados

/ bɑːˈbeɪdəʊs, -dɒs, -dəʊz /

noun

1. an island in the Caribbean, in the E Lesser Antilles: a British colony from 1628 to 1966, now an independent state within the Commonwealth. Language: English. Currency: Barbados dollar. Capital: Bridgetown. Pop: 288 725 (2013 est). Area: 430 sq km (166 sq miles)

Barbados

1. Island republic in the easternmost West Indies in the Atlantic Ocean about three hundred miles north of Venezuela.

Barbados is a member of the British Commonwealth and a popular resort area.

Other Word Forms

• Barbadian adjective

Example Sentences

In Jamaica only 20% are reported to have cover, and just half in Barbados.

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A captain born in New Zealand, fast bowlers from Barbados, South Africa and Ashington.

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He has always written notes about the bowlers he has faced - and previously taken tips from the great West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who is a family friend back home in Barbados.

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Mr Arter was charged on his return to the UK from Barbados over misconduct allegations relating to the unnamed woman's account.

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The novel trots the globe, from Barbados to Virginia to Nova Scotia to the Arctic to London to Morocco, and besides the hot-air balloon, includes the invention of the public aquarium.

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