Padang

[ pah-dahng ]

noun

1. a seaport in W central Sumatra, in W Indonesia.

Padang

¹

/ ˈpɑːdɑːŋ /

noun

1. a port in W Indonesia, in W Sumatra at the foot of the Padang Highlands on the Indian Ocean. Pop: 713 242 (2000)

padang

²

/ ˈpædæŋ /

noun

1. (in Malaysia) a playing field

Word History and Origins

Origin of Padang¹

from Malay: plain

Example Sentences

The Datu of Padang, the old man who lost the forty buffaloes, is a venomous old rascal that we'll have to watch.

From Project Gutenberg

It is said at Padang that the metal proved to be uncommonly poor.

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If the owners do not get the price they desire in Batavia or Padang, the coffee is sent to Amsterdam for disposal.

From Project Gutenberg

Another celebrated coffee grown on the west coast is the Boekit Gompong, grown on the estate of that name near Padang.

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Sumatra is still in a state of war; yet Padang, where Mr. Ward lives, seems to have been always safe.

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