cuba

/ˈkuːbə/

Definitions

1. noun

A country in the Caribbean Sea, on the northern third of the island of Cuba.

“The tourists visited the famous beaches of Cuba during their vacation.”

2. proper noun

A name of a specific island in the Caribbean Sea.

“The island of Cuba is an archipelago with a rich cultural history.”

3. verb

To extract or remove the fiber from (tobacco or other plants).

“The farmer had to Cuba the tobacco plants to prepare them for market.”

Synonyms

  • island
  • nation

Antonyms

  • continent
  • mainland