Stambul

American  

[stahm-bool] / stɑmˈbul /

French Stamboul

noun

1. the oldest part and principal Turkish residential section of Istanbul, south of the Golden Horn.

2. Istanbul.

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Stambul British  

/ stæmˈbuːl /

noun

1. the old part of Istanbul, Turkey, south of the Golden Horn: the site of ancient Byzantium; sometimes used as a name for the whole city

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Example Sentences

Pierre Stambul, activist with the Union of French Jews for Peace which supported Abudaqa's challenge in court, said she hadn't held a senior position in the group for more than twenty years.

From Reuters

Then Bulgaria and Albania were subjugated, the sea shore was reached, and only the Hæmus Mountains stood between the invaders and Stambul.

From Project Gutenberg

The next day both wandered on toward Stambul, in a line with other women.

From Project Gutenberg

In the days of Sultan Soliman the Magnificent there lived at Stambul a rich merchant whose name was Muhzin, who traded in jewels and precious stones.

From Project Gutenberg

It is the Franc quarter of the city, separated no doubt from Stambul by the Golden Horn, and undoubtedly very beautiful. 

From Project Gutenberg