Canary Islands

American

plural noun

a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic Ocean, near the NW coast of Africa, comprising two provinces of Spain. 2,894 sq. mi. (7,495 sq. km).

Canary Islands British

plural noun

a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the NW coast of Africa, forming an Autonomous Community of Spain. Pop: 1 944 700 (2003 est)

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Other Word Forms

Canarian

adjective

Example Sentences

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Repatriation flights from Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands are still being finalised in a "complex" operation, Health Minister Mark Butler told a news conference.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The cruise ship is now anchored in Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands where passengers are being evacuated and flown home.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Passengers began disembarking the ship Sunday in the Canary Islands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The MV Hondius arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands with no signs of infection among around 150 people set for quarantine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

She went to the Canary Islands to learn how they talk in whistles in the mountains.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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