Nakhodka
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Nakhodka
First recorded in 1860–65; from Russian Zalív Nakhódka “Nakhodka Bay, Nakhodka Gulf,” from Russian nakhódka “lucky find”
Example Sentences
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A few days later it entered Nakhodka harbor in Russia.
From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023
A view shows oil tanks of Transneft oil pipeline operator at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022.
From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2022
An aerial view shows oil tanks of Transneft oil pipeline operator at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia June 13, 2022.
From Reuters • Jun. 20, 2022
An outcome that opens up North Korea to more trade and investment could be a boon for places such as Nakhodka, just 115 miles from the North Korean border.
From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2018
"And Nakhodka?" asked the fat judge in his lazy undertone.
From Mother by Gorky, Maksim
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