Bali

[bah-lee, bal-ee]

noun

1. an island in Indonesia, E of Java. 2,147 sq. mi. (5,561 sq. km). Singaraja.

2. one of a breed of domesticated banteng cattle, Bos banteng domesticus, raised for milk and meat and as a work animal.

Bali

/ ˈbɑːlɪ /

noun

1. an island in Indonesia, east of Java: mountainous, rising over 3000 m (10 000 ft). Capital: Denpasar. Pop: 3 151 162 (2000). Area: 5558 sq km (2146 sq miles)

Bali

1. Island of southern Indonesia east of Java.

Bali's striking volcanic (see volcano) scenery provides a romantic backdrop for its culture, known for its elaborate dances, rituals, and handicrafts.

Example Sentences

Those who live there, or have explored beyond the obvious haunts, will tell you Bali's natural beauty is alive and well, from dolphin-watching and dive explorations, to the lush landscape in the quieter north.

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Bali remains under a severe weather warning, though rains are expected to be less intense over the island from Thursday.

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He added that the woman revealed she had been paid $19,000 to smuggle the drugs into Bali by someone she met on the dark web in April.

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She had been enjoying drinks at home with a friend ahead of a night out in Bali - the Indonesian island where she had been living and working for eight years.

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In July 2024, a helicopter crashed in Bali after it got entangled in kite strings, injuring three Indonesians and two Australians on board.

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