Colombo

[kuh-luhm-boh]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Sri Lanka, on the W coast.

Colombo

/ kəˈlʌmbəʊ /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of Sri Lanka, on the W coast, with one of the largest artificial harbours in the world. Pop: 653 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

Sciver-Brunt is the quiet, composed captain who lets her cricket do the talking - exemplified by a sparkling 117 against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday.

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England will look to maintain their winning run against Pakistan, also in Colombo, on Wednesday.

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They remain in Colombo to face Pakistan next week before heading to India for the final leg of the league stage.

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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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But they will have to contend with more spin-friendly conditions in Colombo on Saturday, with opener Tammy Beaumont saying the nature of the pitches is reducing the gulf between teams.

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