Fonseca

American  

[fon-sey-kuh, fawn-se-kah] / fɒnˈseɪ kə, fɔnˈsɛ kɑ /

noun

1. Gulf of, a bay of the Pacific Ocean in W Central America, bordered by El Salvador on the W, Honduras on the NE, and Nicaragua on the S. About 700 sq. mi. (1,800 sq. km).

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Fonseca British  

/ fɔnˈseka /

noun

1. an inlet of the Pacific Ocean in W Central America

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Example Sentences

“Hotels, resorts, aviation, parks and tour operators are not operating under the same reporting structure,” Fonseca said, referring to the public health oversight cruise ships face through various government agencies like the CDC.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The family has owned the home for nearly seven decades, according to the listing, and the couple raised all four of their children at the property, including author Isabel Fonseca.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Previously more of a box-to-box midfielder, he has been entrusted with the role of a number six by Fonseca, taking responsibility for organising Lyon's play from deep.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Jakub Mensik and Joao Fonseca are also among the young talents looking to make a mark, while Alexander Bublik will fancy going deep after winning the Hong Kong Open and breaking into the top 10.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

It was now the home of Brazil’s president, Hermes da Fonseca, and it was where Roosevelt would be staying.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple