Marbella

American  

[mahr-ve-lyah, -yah] / mɑrˈvɛ lyɑ, -yɑ /

noun

1. a seaport in S Spain, on the Mediterranean: resort center.

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Marbella British  

/ maːˈbeijə /

noun

1. a coastal resort in S Spain, on the Costa del Sol. Pop: 100 000 (2004 est)

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Example Sentences

Often dinged as an 80s relic, Chicken Marbella — in which chicken is marinated with prunes, vinegar, olives, capers and garlic for a sweet, briny dish — feels spiritually connected to more contemporary dishes like Alison Romans’ One-Pot Chicken with Caramelized Lemon and Dates.

From Salon

That includes Hayley, 29, who says she spent more than £1,000 attending a hen party in Marbella, Spain.

From BBC

At a restaurant in Marbella, Spain, she was just another elegant woman vacationing and dining alone.

From Salon

With that in mind, a delegation from the Emirates, including then sporting director Edu and his number two Jason Ayto, flew to Marbella for a meeting with counterparts from Real Sociedad.

From BBC

Nevertheless, Edu and Ayto departed Marbella with an agreement in principle for both Merino and Zubimendi.

From BBC