Kobe
[koh-bee; Japanese kaw-bee]
- a seaport on S Honshu, in S Japan.
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Contemporary Examples
The King returns to Cleveland, a battered Kobe battles in the West, and the Zen Master is christened the savior of New York.
2014 NBA Preview: Skinny LeBron and the Racist Ghost of Donald SterlingRobert Silverman
October 27, 2014
Kobe got docked but his career was never going to be in jeopardy.
Mark Cuban Warns That Basketball Players Could Get the Sterling Treatment NextEvan Weiner
June 3, 2014
The idea seemed as absurd as a $200 pair of designer blue jeans, as ridiculous as a burger made from Kobe beef.
An ode to Meryl Streep's brilliant selfie, taken at a Lakers game with 50 Cent and Kobe Bryant.
Meryl Streep Took a Selfie With 50 Cent and Kobe Bryant. Give Her an Oscar.Kevin Fallon
January 27, 2014
A few people are going to be like Kobe but most people will be on the end of the bench not making much.
Historical Examples
From Nikko we returned to Yokohama and thence by steamer to Kobe.
An Ohio Woman in the PhilippinesEmily Bronson Conger
It will be our last day, as we shall sail the following morning for Kobe.
An Artist's Letters From JapanJohn La Farge
No cabs were seen in Kobe, but street cars and rickshas were plentiful.
Seven Legs Across the SeasSamuel Murray
In general, Kobe presents a much better appearance than Nagasaki.
Seven Legs Across the SeasSamuel Murray
As you see I am in Kobe waiting for my pass-port to go to Russia.
Lady of the DecorationFrances Little
Kobe
- a port in S Japan, on S Honshu on Osaka Bay: formed in 1889 by the amalgamation of Hyogo and Kobe; a major industrial complex, producing ships, steel, and rubber goods. Pop: 1 478 380 (2002 est)
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Word Origin and History for kobe
Kobe
type of fine beef, named for the region in Japan where it is raised, from Japanese ko "god" + he "house."
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