Belize City

British  

noun

1. a port and the largest city in Belize, on the Caribbean coast: capital until 1973, when that function was transferred inland to Belmopan owing to hurricane risk. Pop: 53 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

“I was warned, ‘Belmopan is for the newlyweds or the nearly deads,’” said Raquel Rodriguez, 45, owner of an art school, about the reactions when she moved to Belmopan from coastal, bustling Belize City.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Her sentencing hearing has been set for 31 May in Belize City.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2023

Cousin Bobbi, my family's matriarch, recalled buying meat and fish at the only market on the river in Belize City approximately half a century ago.

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2022

Although the direct flight from Seattle to Belize City is seasonal, Alaska, United Airlines and American Airlines still offer direct, year-round flights from Los Angeles, so it’s an easy layover.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Grandma was born in Belize City, Belize, where she also grew up.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles