Guantánamo

American

[gwahn-tah-nuh-moh, gwahn-tah-nah-maw] / gwɑnˈtɑ nəˌmoʊ, gwɑnˈtɑ nɑˌmɔ /

noun

a city in SE Cuba: U.S. naval base.

Guantánamo British

/ ɡwanˈtanamo /

noun

a city in SE Cuba, on Guantánamo Bay . Pop: 214 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

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Manfuga, who was living in Guantánamo, western Cuba, says after his release he wants to obtain Russian citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

So, given the words and general tenor of this entry, this really could be the last Surge, unless we get computer privileges from Guantánamo Bay.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2025

Gen. Susan Escallier, the Pentagon official in charge of the military commissions at Guantánamo Bay, Austin summarily overruled her, revoking the plea deal with little explanation and leaving experts and observers alike confused and disappointed.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2025

The Surge looks forward to joining as a guest on the show, with the glistening morning sheen of Guantánamo Bay in the background.

From Slate • Nov. 23, 2024

Half a dozen of the officers already in Guantánamo were ordered to her.

From Sonnie-Boy's People by Connolly, James B. (James Brendan)

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