Caspian
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Caspian
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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He returned home briefly to pack more things, and the couple headed farther north, to Kelardasht, a mountainous city closer to the Caspian Sea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
It is aiming to supply 33 bcm along that route as well as boosting exports to Europe via the Caspian Sea on the country's west.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
That same evening, panicked residents of Tehran tried to flee north to the shores of the Caspian Sea, where many had sought refuge during the very first days of the war.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Analysts said that while the strikes were significant, Iran and Russia would likely be able to shift trade to other Caspian ports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
They’d quickly get caught up in the adventures of characters with names like Pip and Mowgli and Prince Caspian.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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