Caspian
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- trans-Caspian adjective
Etymology
Origin of Caspian
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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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
In 2023, ships plying the Caspian carried more than 300,000 artillery shells and a million rounds of ammunition from Iran to Russia, according to documents viewed by the Journal at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
In Mazandaran province on the Caspian Sea, 49-year-old Ali told AFP shops were crowded despite steep price rises.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
A castle in the clouds of the Caspian Sea.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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