# Barbados

/bɑɹˈbeɪdoʊs/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/barbados
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. the country

noun · CEFR A2

an island country in the Caribbean Sea.

For teachers: a sovereign island nation located in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies.

- Many people travel to Barbados in the winter to enjoy the warm weather and beautiful beaches.
- The economy of Barbados has transitioned from a historical dependence on sugar production to a modern focus on tourism and financial services.

## Examples

- We are flying to Barbados next week.
- Many tourists visit Barbados in December to enjoy the warm weather and clear waters.

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