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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Power is down in much of the main island of Luzon.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

At least 47,000 people left their homes and headed to government-designated temporary shelters across southeast Luzon since Saturday, local disaster officials said, as the weather service warned of possible coastal flooding and landslides.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Filipino queens including Manila Luzon and Marina Summers also paid tribute.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

As the storm moved on, it crossed open water and hit land again on the main island of Luzon.

From NewsForKids.net • Nov. 19, 2024

The next morning they were standing off Luzon.

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

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