Majorca

American  

[muh-jawr-kuh, -yawr-] / məˈdʒɔr kə, -ˈyɔr- /

noun

1. a Spanish island in the W Mediterranean: the largest of the Balearic Islands. 1,405 sq. mi. (3,640 sq. km). Palma.

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Majorca British  

/ -ˈdʒɔː-, məˈjɔːkə /

noun

1. Spanish name: Mallorca.  an island in the W Mediterranean: the largest of the Balearic Islands; tourism. Capital: Palma. Pop: 730 778 (2002 est). Area: 3639 sq km (1465 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• Majorcan adjective

Example Sentences

The trip to Nadal's academy in Majorca came after Zverev's first-round exit at Wimbledon, where he opened up about receiving psychological help to get "out of the hole" he was in.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

"A holiday to Majorca for example in high season next August for a week all-inclusive for two adults and two children, you're looking at around £3,500," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

Majorca in Spain normally hits nine in June and July.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

The Foreign Office has confirmed to the BBC that it is "supporting the families of a British man and woman who are missing in Majorca and are in contact with the local authorities".

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

He didn’t think the Dursleys would like him any better in Majorca than they did on Privet Drive.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling