Cebu
sɛˈbuː
Definition

Definition of Cebu - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
urban placecapital city of the province with the same name
  • Cebu City is a bustling urban center.
metropolis municipality urban center
2.
landformisland in the central Philippines
  • Cebu is known for its beautiful beaches.
Cebuano
3.
philippines islandprovince in the Central Visayas region
  • Cebu province is famous for its festivals.
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capital city of Cebu province in the Philippines
Cebu City is known for its historical landmarks.

Origin of Cebu

Spanish, from Cebu (a place name)

Terms with Cebu included in their meaning

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nickname city
name for Cebu City in the southern Philippines
geography
city in Cebu, Philippines
geography
capital city of Cebu province in the Philippines
seaport
major seaport on the island of Cebu
person from Cebu
native or inhabitant of Cebu in the Philippines

Examples of Cebu in a sentence

  • Many tourists visit Cebu for its rich history.
  • Cebu attracts tourists with its vibrant festivals.
  • The cuisine in Cebu is a delightful experience for food lovers.
  • Cebu is a top destination for tourists.
  • The beaches in Cebu are breathtaking.

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  1. French:Cebu City, Cebu, ...
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  3. Italian:Cebu, ...
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  6. Chinese:宿务市, 宿务, ...
  7. Japanese:セブ市, セブ, ...
  8. Arabic:سِيبُو, مُحافَظَة سِيبُو, ...
  9. Hebrew:סֵבוּ, ...
  10. Russian:Город Себу, Себу, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Місто Себу, Себу, ...
  12. Hindi:सेबू सिटी, सेबू, ...

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