Leeward Islands

American  

[lee-werd] / ˈli wərd /

plural noun

1. a group of islands in the N Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, extending from Puerto Rico SE to Martinique.

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Leeward Islands British  

/ ˈliːwəd /

plural noun

1. a group of islands in the Caribbean, in the N Lesser Antilles between Puerto Rico and Martinique

2. a former British colony in the E Caribbean (1871–1956), consisting of Antigua, Barbuda, Redonda, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Montserrat, and the British Virgin Islands

3. French name: Îles sous le Vent.  a group of islands in the S Pacific, in French Polynesia in the W Society Archipelago: Huahiné, Raiatéa, Tahaa, Bora-Bora, and Maupiti. Pop: 30 221 (2002)

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Example Sentences

Tammy was forecast to strengthen gradually as it moved toward the Leeward Islands this weekend and could reach hurricane strength by Saturday as it passes Barbuda and St. Martin.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

The storm, with winds of about 110 miles per hour, is about 270 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands and should pass Puerto Rico, the U.S.

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2023

On Thursday evening, Lee was about 780 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic Ocean.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2023

It was forecast to move west and then shift west-northwest toward the northern Leeward Islands in the Caribbean, but its path could shift ahead of the holiday weekend.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2022

Sir George Thomas, Bart., who inherited the estates of his uncle, the Hon. William Thomas, was appointed governor of the Leeward Islands, 25 Jan. 1752, and afterwards created a Baronet.

From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Anonymous