Malaga

¹ American  

[mal-uh-guh] / ˈmæl ə gə /

noun

1. a strong, sweet dessert wine with a pronounced muscat grape flavor, especially that produced in Málaga, Spain.

2. any of the grapes grown in or exported from Málaga.

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Málaga ² American  

[mal-uh-guh, mah-lah-gah] / ˈmæl ə gə, ˈmɑ lɑˌgɑ /

noun

1. a province in S Spain, in Andalusia. 2,813 sq. mi. (7,285 sq. km).

2. a seaport in S Spain, on the Mediterranean.

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Málaga British  

/ ˈmæləɡə, ˈmalaɣa /

noun

1. a port and resort in S Spain, in Andalusia on the Mediterranean. Pop: 547 105 (2003 est)

2. a sweet fortified dessert wine from Málaga

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Etymology

Origin of Malaga

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Another memorable run from an underdog includes Malaga in 2012-13.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

To tackle these challenges, a European research consortium that includes the Space Robotics Laboratory at the University of Malaga has developed a new mission concept focused on exploring lava tunnels.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Spain has Europe's largest high-speed rail network, with more than 3,000 kilometres of dedicated tracks connecting major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia and Malaga.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

The company said around 300 people were on board its service from the Andalusian city of Malaga to the capital, Madrid.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

When he took his Bible in hand and stood up in front of God and all Malaga Island to preach, he’d be straight up, his eyes opened wide and glinting like mica.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt