Carolinas Meaning in English

word · lemma: carolina

US

ˌkɛɹəˈɫaɪnəz

keh-ruh-LAI-nuhz

UK

ˌkærəˈlaɪnəz

ka-ruh-LAI-nuhz

Definition

'Carolinas' refers to the region in the southeastern United States that includes North Carolina and South Carolina. It usually means both states together.

Usage & Nuances

'Carolinas' is a plural proper noun and always takes a plural verb ('The Carolinas are beautiful'). Used mostly in geographical, historical, or travel contexts. It refers to both states; don't use for only one.

• Spanish: Las Carolinas (región de EE. UU.)
• Portuguese (BR): Carolinas (região dos EUA)
• Portuguese (PT): Carolinas (região dos EUA)
• Chinese (Simplified): 卡罗来纳州（美国地区）
• Chinese (Traditional): 卡羅來納州（美國地區）
• Hindi: कैरोलीनास (अमेरिका का क्षेत्र)
• Arabic: كارولايناس (منطقة في الولايات المتحدة)
• Bengali: ক্যারোলাইনা অঞ্চল
• Russian: Каролины
• Japanese: カロライナ州
• Vietnamese: Các bang Carolina
• Korean: 캐롤라이나 지역
• Turkish: Karolinler
• Urdu: کیرولائنا
• Indonesian: Carolina

Example Sentences

The Carolinas are in the southeastern United States.

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Many people visit the Carolinas for their beaches.

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There are mountains in the Carolinas.

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I'm planning a road trip through the Carolinas this summer.

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The food in the Carolinas is famous for its barbecue.

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Weather in the Carolinas can change quickly in the spring.

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