Padang

[ pah-dahng ]

/ pɑˈdɑŋ /

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noun

a seaport in W central Sumatra, in W Indonesia.

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Words nearby Padang

Pactolus, pacy, paczki, pad, pada, Padang, padauk, padded cell, padding, Paddington, paddle

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How to use Padang in a sentence

The Datu of Padang, the old man who lost the forty buffaloes, is a venomous old rascal that we'll have to watch.
The Argus Pheasant|John Charles Beecham
It is said at Padang that the metal proved to be uncommonly poor.
The History of Sumatra|William Marsden
If the owners do not get the price they desire in Batavia or Padang, the coffee is sent to Amsterdam for disposal.
All About Coffee|William H. Ukers
Another celebrated coffee grown on the west coast is the Boekit Gompong, grown on the estate of that name near Padang.
All About Coffee|William H. Ukers

Sumatra is still in a state of war; yet Padang, where Mr. Ward lives, seems to have been always safe.
The Baptist Magazine, Vol. 27, May 1835|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Padang (1 of 2)

padang

/ (ˈpædæŋ) /

noun

(in Malaysia) a playing field

Word Origin for padang

from Malay: plain

British Dictionary definitions for Padang (2 of 2)

Padang

/ (ˈpɑːdɑːŋ) /

noun

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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