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bangkok

n. uncountable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbæŋkɑk// bangkok

n. the capital city of Thailand. It is a large, busy city famous for its temples, street food, and markets.

n. the capital and most populous city of Thailand, situated in the Chao Phraya River delta. It serves as the nation's primary political, economic, and cultural hub.


SIMPLE

I am flying to Bangkok next week for a short holiday.

CONTEXTUAL

Many travelers use Bangkok as a starting point for their journeys through Southeast Asia because of its major international airport.

COMPLEX

As a global center for tourism and commerce, Bangkok seamlessly blends historic Buddhist architecture with modern skyscrapers and a complex network of canals that once earned it the nickname 'Venice of the East'.

Origin

From Thai บางกอก (baang-gɔ̀ɔk).

Usage

Proper noun — always capitalized. Typically used without an article.

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