Lombok

[lom-bok]

noun

1. an island in Indonesia, E of Bali. 1,826 sq. mi. (4,729 sq. km).

Lombok

/ ˈlɒmbɒk /

noun

1. an island of Indonesia, in the Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara) east of Java: came under Dutch rule in 1894; important biologically as being transitional between Asian and Australian in flora and fauna, the line of demarcation beginning at Lombok Strait (a channel between Lombok and Bali, connecting the Flores Sea with the Indian Ocean). Chief town: Mataram. Pop: 2 536 000 (2004 est). Area: 4730 sq km (1826 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Just east of Bali, Lombok boasts the same azure beaches and stunning views as its famous neighbour, but without the exasperating crowds.

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The mission is to create more "Balis" - and Lombok will be one of them.

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More and more travellers are catching on to Lombok's appeal.

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Eager for Lombok to follow in Bali's footsteps, Indonesian authorities have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in investment, along with a $250m loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

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Travellers who have come to love Lombok are not happy about that either.

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