Windies
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Windies
from the abbreviation W. Indies
Example Sentences
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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 had been bowled out for 420 - a deficit of 155 - earlier on during day four before Latham and Conway again took to the crease.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025
The rising star of English cricket had not passed 50 in any format since making 82 against the Windies at the end of May.
From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025
Brook's winning start - wins in three ODIs and three T20s against the Windies - was supposed to be the start of an upturn.
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025
In a contest made even more one-sided by the absence of Windies skipper Hayley Matthews because of a shoulder injury, the tourists trudged to 223 all out in 45.4 overs in reply.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025
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