Manila Bay

American  

noun

1. a bay in the Philippines, in W Luzon Island: the American fleet under Admiral Dewey defeated the Spanish fleet 1898.

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Manila Bay British  

noun

1. an almost landlocked inlet of the South China Sea in the Philippines, in W Luzon: mostly forms Manila harbour. Area: 1994 sq km (770 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners hastened the era of globalisation.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In May, his handpicked commander, Commodore George Dewey, brought his ships into Manila Bay and destroyed the Spanish fleet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Others in this megacity have been dipping into Manila Bay, flouting rules that prohibit swimming in its polluted waters.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2024

American Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay said the U.S. also expressed its concerns over the potential environmental impact of the ongoing reclamations in Manila Bay in discussions with Philippine government officials.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023

An hour later, Clark Air Base in Pampanga, an American military base on the northern shore of Manila Bay, is bombed.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly