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Kuwait

Kuwait

155 3.4
The capital city and main port of Kuwait on the Persian Gulf
  • proper noun
  • /kwəˈweɪt/
translation icon : Ciudad de Kuwait
  • Yeah, let's go look at this Kuwait fountain show.

Examples

  • While in Kuwait, I attended Indian schools.

    Academic text (2000)
  • The main international airport in Kuwait connects travelers to many global destinations.

  • In November of 2007, researchers invited members of sport clubs selected from five regions in Kuwait City to participate in the study.

    Academic text (2014)
  • The one on the coast covered the area from Kuwait's northern border with Iraq down to the border with Saudi Arabia.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Mike Martin plodded on through the night toward Kuwait City, invisible in robes he had not worn for almost two weeks.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Despite the increasing number of universities that provide teacher education programs in Kuwait, Kuwaiti teachers still do not apply the direct instruction approach in their classes.

    Academic text (2008)
  • You can explore the beautiful sights of Kuwait by visiting its iconic towers.

  • Historic sites and modern architecture coexist in Kuwait City, making it a unique travel destination.

Synonyms

Kuwait City
vsKuwait
155 3.2

The capital and largest city of Kuwait on the Persian Gulf and its main port

is the common shorter name for that same capital and main seaport

Compounds

155 3.2

The capital and largest city of Kuwait on the Persian Gulf and its main port

An Arab country in Asia on the northwest coast of the Persian Gulf known for oil

Surface Forms

Kuwait main

Etymology

Kuwait comes from the Arabic al-Kuwayt, a small form of kūt meaning 'fort' or 'stronghold'. The city grew from a small coastal fort and port, so the name fits the capital and main seaport.