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Definition of barbados

barbados

/bɑːrˈbeɪdoʊz/
Bar · ba · dos
Adjective:Barbadian
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barbados Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An island country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, located in the eastern Caribbean region of North America.

Example

"We spent our winter vacation relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Barbados."

• Nearby Words

barb
barba amarilla
barbadine
barbados
barbados lily
barbecue
barbecue ribs

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Portuguese 'Os Barbados' meaning 'the bearded ones', widely believed to refer to the long, hanging aerial roots of the bearded fig trees (Ficus citrifolia) indigenous to the island.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barbados. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barbados
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