Luzon

American

[loo-zon, loo-sawn] / luˈzɒn, luˈsɔn /

noun

the chief island of the Philippines, in the N part of the group. 40,420 sq. mi. (104,688 sq. km). Manila.

Luzon British

/ luːˈzɒn /

noun

the main and largest island of the Philippines, in the N part of the archipelago, separated from the other islands by the Sibuyan Sea: important agriculturally, producing most of the country's rice, with large forests and rich mineral resources; industrial centres at Manila and Batangas. Capital: Quezon City. Pop: 39 500 000 (2000). Area: 108 378 sq km (41 845 sq miles)

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It also builds upon the Luzon Economic Corridor efforts, an initiative by the Philippines, U.S. and Japan to invest in transportation, clean energy, semiconductor supply chains and other critical industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"Air operations were conducted within airspace over Philippine territory and its territorial sea, north of Luzon," the Philippine military said in a statement, adding naval vessels had stayed west of the Batanes island chain.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

"Rest in peace, little sis. Your mug is still flawless," said Luzon, who was a runner up on the US series' third season.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

In the comments, Jiggly got just that from fellow “Drag Race” alumni including Bob the Drag Queen, Manila Luzon, Sasha Velour, Jujubee and Raja.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

The next morning they were standing off Luzon.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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