Herat

American  

[he-raht] / hɛˈrɑt /

noun

1. a city in NW Afghanistan.

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Herat British  

/ hɛˈræt /

noun

1. a city in NW Afghanistan, on the Hari Rud River: on the site of several ancient cities; at its height as a cultural centre in the 15th century. Pop: 344 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

However, the ministry's department in Herat said new regulations had recently come into force and warned that violations could lead to detention or imprisonment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A doctor from a hospital in Herat province told the BBC the victims were Hazara Shia Muslims.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Jamshidi has family members, including his brother—who worked in a high-risk post as a security guard for the U.S. consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, for years—his sister-in-law, niece and nephew stuck in Camp As Sayliyah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Hundreds of years after the celebrated painter Kamal ud-Din Behzad roamed the streets of Herat, artists in the Afghan city are finding joy and hope in his recognition by UNESCO.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

She would imagine the air in Herat crackling with merriness, and high- spirited, bright-eyed people showering each other with endearments and goodwill.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini