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Definition of katoomba
katoomba
/kəˈtuːmbə/
Ka · toom · ba
katoomba Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian A historic town in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia, serving as the administrative headquarters of the City of Blue Mountains and renowned for its dramatic scenery and proximity to the Three Sisters rock formation.
Example
"Thousands of tourists visit Katoomba each year to take in the breathtaking views of the Jamison Valley from Echo Point."
• Rhymes for katoomba
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Australian Aboriginal Gundungurra word 'Kedumba', which means 'falling water' or 'water tumbling over a hill', referring to the nearby Katoomba Falls.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Katoomba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/katoomba