Bahamas

Pronunciation

• UK enPR: bÉ™-hä'-mÉ™z, IPA: en, /bəˈhɑː.mÉ™z/

Origin

Disputed; probably from or , via Spanish.

Full definition of Bahamas

Proper noun

1. (Q778). Official names, short: The Bahamas; full: Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Usage notes

(country) Normally used in the singular since it is the name of a country.

Derived terms

• Bahamian