1. pirates who attacked Spanish ships and settlements in the Caribbean during the 17th century
Usage: historical
2. pirates or sea robbers in general

Examples

• The buccaneers sailed the Caribbean seas in search of Spanish treasure ships.
• Henry Morgan was one of the most famous buccaneers of the 17th century.
• The buccaneers established a base on the island of Tortuga.
• Stories of buccaneers and their adventures have inspired countless books and movies.
• The museum displayed artifacts recovered from a sunken buccaneer ship.
• Local legends tell of buccaneers who buried their treasure on the beach.