Pemba

American  

[pem-buh] / ˈpɛm bə /

noun

1. an island near the eastern coast of equatorial Africa: formerly part of Zanzibar protectorate; now a part of Tanzania. 164,321; 380 sq. mi. (984 sq. km).

2. Formerly Pôrto Amélia.  a seaport in northeastern Mozambique.

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Pemba British  

/ ˈpɛmbə /

noun

1. an island in the Indian Ocean, off the E coast of Africa north of Zanzibar: part of Tanzania; produces most of the world's cloves. Chief town: Chake Chake. Pop: 362 166 (2002). Area: 984 sq km (380 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Dawa Sherpa was "slowly sliding through" the Khumbu Icefall toward Base Camp when he was found, Pemba Sherpa said, adding he was in overall good health.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"I spoke to the doctors -- he has some frostbite, but otherwise seems okay," Pemba Sherpa added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Many chose to move onto the islands of the coast, particularly Pemba, Mafia, and Zanzibar.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Yeti Airlines spokesman Pemba Sherpa said the cause of the crash was under investigation.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2023

During the trek to Base Camp, a young Sherpa named Pemba rolled up her sleeping bag every morning and packed her rucksack for her.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer