Barbuda

[ bahr-boo-duh ]

noun

1. one of the NE Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies: part of Antigua and Barbuda. 62 sq. mi. (161 sq. km).

Barbuda

/ bɑːˈbuːdə /

noun

1. a coral island in the E Caribbean, in the Leeward Islands: part of the independent state of Antigua and Barbuda. Area: 160 sq km (62 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Entire towns and communities were completely destroyed, leaving thousands of people displaced and half of Barbuda’s population homeless.

From Popular-Science

They are currently in Antigua Barbuda, the last country the couple will visit before returning to the United Kingdom.

From The Daily Beast

Not one-thousandth part as bad as the detestable mosquitoes on the shores of the Barbuda lagoon, they agreed.

From Project Gutenberg

Having ascertained that the midshipmen intended visiting Barbuda, they first steered for that island.

From Project Gutenberg

The rents have had to be reduced; and John wants all the Barbuda income to spend on the estate there.

From Project Gutenberg

At Barbuda, the earthquake was also severely feltall the stone buildings, with the exception of a small school-room, fell.

From Project Gutenberg

Antigua is governed as a crown colony, the Islands of Barbuda and Redonda being attached to it.

From Project Gutenberg