Mumbai

American  

[muhm-bahy] / ˈmʌm baɪ /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Maharashtra, in W India, on the Arabian Sea.

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Mumbai British  

/ mʊmˈbaɪ /

noun

1. Former English name: Bombay.  a port in W India, capital of Mahrashtra state, on the Arabian Sea: ceded by Portugal to England in 1661 and of major importance in British India; commercial and industrial centre, esp for cotton. Pop:11 914 398 (2001)

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Example Sentences

Plus, Pete Hegseth blocked and delayed Air Force promotions, and couture brands love Mumbai embroiderers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Their father died early, and the children were raised largely by their grandmother in Mumbai while their mother worked in Dubai for many years.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Gates then traveled to Mumbai and ultimately to New Delhi, where he planned to deliver a keynote speech at an AI conference attended by heads of state and tech leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

For generations of office workers in Mumbai, home-cooked meals have remained deeply tied to family routine, culture and dietary preferences - making the daily lunchbox an essential part of working life in the fast-paced city.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Outside on the streets, it's a crisp autumn day in New York; inside here, it's as humid as Mumbai.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins