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Definition of bombay

bombay

/bɑːmˈbeɪ/
Bom · bay
Plural:Bombays
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bombay Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The former official name (until 1995) of Mumbai, a major port city on the western coast of India and the capital of Maharashtra state, serving as the country's commercial, financial, and entertainment center.

2

A breed of domestic cat (Felis catus) developed by crossing Burmese and black American Shorthair cats, characterized by a sleek, glossy jet-black coat, a muscular build, and copper or gold eyes.

Example

"The family adopted a friendly Bombay whose glossy black coat and bright copper eyes gave it the appearance of a miniature panther."

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• Rhymes for bombay

• Nearby Words

bombastic
bombastically
bombax
bombay
bombed
bomber
bombing

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bombay. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bombay
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