Riyadh

American  

[ree-yahd] / riˈyɑd /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Saudi Arabia.

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Riyadh British  

/ rɪˈjɑːd /

noun

1. the joint capital (with Mecca) of Saudi Arabia, situated in a central oasis: the largest city in the country. Pop: 5 514 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

But aircraft platforms are often bespoke, custom built to suit foreign clients, meaning there are many potential F-35 variants that Washington could give to Riyadh.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the Four Seasons in Riyadh has opened a tonic bar — but with no booze — that asks you to “delight in a symphony of handcrafted cocktails meticulously prepared to elevate your senses.”

From Los Angeles Times

He either doesn’t care or he lacks the cognitive capacity to understand that Riyadh and Beijing have a formal security partnership.

From Salon

The emphatic victory in Riyadh left Ronaldo's side four points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League after nine matches.

From Barron's

Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer welcomed the fighters to the ring at 05:30 local time - minutes before sunrise in Riyadh - with the schedule tailored for a Mexican and American television audience.

From BBC