St. Martin

American  

[seynt mahr-tn, -tin, san mar-tan] / ˌseɪnt ˈmɑr tn, -tɪn, sɛ̃ marˈtɛ̃ /

noun

1. an island in the N Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies, divided in two parts: the N section is a dependency of Guadeloupe, 20 sq. mi. (52 sq. km); the S section is an administrative part of the Netherlands Antilles, 17 sq. mi. (44 sq. km).

---

Example Sentences

What: Celebrated for centuries in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, St. Martin’s Day honors the life of Martin of Tours, a 4th century Roman soldier turned monk and bishop.

From Los Angeles Times

St. Martin’s Press: 432 pages, $29.76 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.

From Los Angeles Times

“Climbing in Heels,” due April 29 from St. Martin’s Press, centers on three secretaries at a talent agency in 1980s Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

Former Times staff writer Emily St. Martin contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times

In a surprise announcement, Charlotte St. Martin stepped down as president of the Broadway League after 18 years.

From New York Times