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Definition of maracaibo
maracaibo
/ˌmærəˈkaɪboʊ/
Mar · a · cai · bo
maracaibo Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
A major port city in northwestern Venezuela, serving as the capital of Zulia state and recognized as a historic center for the country's petroleum industry.
2
A large brackish tidal bay or inlet in northwestern Venezuela, commonly referred to as a lake, which is famous for its extensive oil reserves and the unique Catatumbo lightning phenomenon.
• Rhymes for maracaibo
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maracaibo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maracaibo