Tiran

American  

[ti-rahn] / tɪˈrɑn /

noun

1. Strait of, a navigable waterway between the N Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.

2. an island in this strait, belonging to Saudi Arabia.

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Tiran British  

/ tɪˈrɑːn /

noun

1. a strait between the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea. Length: 16 km (10 miles). Width: 8 km (5 miles)

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Example Sentences

The public security minister, Tiran Alles, told Parliament that the legislation would protect against online fraud, the spread of false information and the abuse of women and children.

From New York Times

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles introduced the bill in Parliament, saying it seeks to address problems related to online fraud, abuse and false statements that threaten national security and stability.

From Seattle Times

But Public Security Minister Tiran Alles insisted that the searches will continue, saying the human rights body should identify specific instances of abuse.

From Seattle Times

The body of Tiran Fero, a 17-year-old Druze Israeli, was returned to his family after Israel negotiated with the Palestinian Authority.

From Washington Post

Accompanied by his lifelong friend, Adir Daksa, also 17, Tiran hoped to buy a new speaker system for his car, according to Adir’s father.

From New York Times