Windies
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Windies
from the abbreviation W. Indies
Example Sentences
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He even got a signed shirt from former Windies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The Windies, who beat Scotland in their opening match, are expected to provide England a different challenge compared to Nepal with their trademark six-hitting.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
The Windies total on the third day of the day-night Test in Jamaica was just one run more than New Zealand's 26 all out against England in 1955.
From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025
On his T20 debut, Matthew Potts had Windies captain Shai Hope caught at mid-on for three before a stand of 58 between Evin Lewis and Roston Chase kept the tourists in the game.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025
Seamer Em Arlott, in just her second international outing, finished with 3-14, including the key breakthroughs of Windies skipper Hayley Matthews for six and veteran batter Stafanie Taylor for a duck.
From BBC • May 23, 2025
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