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Definition of yanbu

yanbu

/ˈjæn.buː/
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yanbu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major industrial and port city in western Saudi Arabia, located on the coast of the Red Sea in the Al Madinah Province, known for its petroleum refining and petrochemical industries.

Example

"The oil tankers docked at the port of Yanbu to load crude oil before continuing their journey through the Suez Canal."

• Nearby Words

yampa
yamuna
yana
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yangjiang
yangmei
yangon

Word Origin & Etymology

From Arabic ينبع (Yanbu'), literally meaning 'springs' or 'fountains', referring to the historical natural water sources in the region.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yanbu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yanbu
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