Corfu
Americannoun
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Ancient Corcyra. one of the Ionian Islands, off the NW coast of Greece. 229 sq. mi. (593 sq. km).
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a seaport on this island.
noun
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an island in the Ionian Sea, in the Ionian Islands: forms, with neighbouring islands, a department of Greece. Pop: 107 879 (2001). Area: 641 sq km (247 sq miles)
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a port on E Corfu island. Pop (municipality): 41 532 (2001)
Example Sentences
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The pop star revealed she has had to listen to herself over the plane airways once when she went on a Jet2 holiday to the Greek island Corfu with her family.
From BBC
Faye Williams said she and her family, from Devon, were travelling home from Corfu International Airport on 24 October when several flights were called to the same departure gate at the same time, leaving people unable to get through the crowds.
From BBC
A spokesperson for Corfu Airport thanked Mrs Williams for helping fellow travellers.
From BBC
A spokesperson for Corfu Airport said it was a "challenging moment" and they were "truly grateful" Mrs Williams was able to help.
From BBC
Instead, Manos says he has taken a job in Corfu and won't be returning to Santorini this year.
From BBC
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