American English pronunciation

How to pronounce kuwait

IPA transcription: [ku'weɪt]

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Noun

  • a seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait

  • an Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum

Usage examples

  • They finished fifth in that tournament after beating Kuwait in a play-off match.
  • The school possesses one of the largest campuses in Kuwait.
  • Most of these soap operas are based in Kuwait.
  • The atrocities of the Iraqis in Kuwait were compared to that of the Nazis.
  • Its headquarters is located in Jabriya, Kuwait.
  • The relative strength of Kuwait in the financial industry extends to its stock market.
  • Traffic congestion is common throughout the day, particularly in Kuwait City.
  • The Kuwaiti dinar is the world's highest-valued currency unit.
  • The operation made Kuwait Airways the customer of the type worldwide.
  • Traditional Kuwaiti music is derived from Kuwait's seafaring heritage.