Bombay

[bom-bey]

noun

1. Mumbai.

2. a former state in W India: divided in 1960 into the Gujarat and Maharashtra states.

Bombay

/ bɒmˈbeɪ /

noun

1. the former English name of Mumbai

2. a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat

Bombay

1. City in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea. It is now officially called Mumbai.

India's second-largest city, after Calcutta, Bombay is the only natural deep-water harbor in western India.

Example Sentences

The shares are expected to list on or around Nov. 10 on the Bombay Stock Exchange as well as the National Stock Exchange.

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Its location near Bombay Central Station adds to its story, as travellers often catch a show before heading to their destinations.

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Shares of LG Electronics India opened at 1,715 rupees on the first day of trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange, up 50% compared with its initial public offering price of 1,140 rupees.

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Its stock opened higher on its first day of trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange, gaining over 2.0% to 332.80 rupees before paring gains.

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The White Ferns now head to Colombo for their games against Sri Lanka and Pakistan before wrapping up their group stage in Bombay with matches against hosts India followed by England in Vizag.

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