careen n. + Add to list US //kɝˈin// ca·reen SynonymsEtymology Synonyms keellurchreelrockshiftstaggerswagswaytiltwobbleOriginLATcarīna→ITAcarena→FRAcarène→ENcareen First attested in the late 16th century, from French carène (“keel”), from Italian carena, from Latin carīna (“keel of a ship”). Doublet of carene and carina.