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Definition of phuket
phuket
/puːˈkɛt/
Phu · ket
phuket Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A mountainous island and province in the Andaman Sea off the southwestern coast of Thailand, renowned as a major international tourist destination for its beaches and resorts.
Example
"They spent their honeymoon relaxing on the pristine beaches of Phuket."
2
The capital city of Phuket Province in southern Thailand, known for its historic Old Town and Sino-Portuguese architecture.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Malay word 'bukit', meaning 'hill', which accurately describes the island's predominantly mountainous terrain. Historically, the island was known to Western cartographers as Jung Ceylon.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phuket. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phuket