Padang

American  

[pah-dahng] / pɑˈdɑŋ /

noun

1. a seaport in W central Sumatra, in W Indonesia.

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Padang ¹ British  

/ ˈpɑːdɑːŋ /

noun

1. a port in W Indonesia, in W Sumatra at the foot of the Padang Highlands on the Indian Ocean. Pop: 713 242 (2000)

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padang ² British  

/ ˈpædæŋ /

noun

1. (in Malaysia) a playing field

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Etymology

Origin of padang

from Malay: plain

Example Sentences

The partially excavated site, Gunung Padang, is a relaxing place to spend an afternoon.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2024

Three people rescued near the crater on Monday, before the search was suspended, were "weak and had some burns", said Abdul Malik, head of the Padang Search and Rescue Agency.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023

Recalling the ordeal while being treated in Padang Panjang Hospital, West Sumatra on Tuesday, Muhammad said that soon after the volcano erupted thick black smoke covered the skies, clouding his eyes.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023

Residents in parts of West Sumatra province, including the provincial capital of Padang, felt the earthquake strongly for about 30 seconds, causing panic, National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023

All government coffee was sold at public auction in Batavia and Padang, these sales being held four times a year in Batavia and three times a year in Padang.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)