Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz proper noun: a strait connecting the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf.

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Proper noun

the Strait of Hormuz

A strait connecting the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf.
- using air-to-air refueling, Iraq had attacked as far as the Strait of Hormuz.1999, Marvin Pokrant, Desert Storm at Sea, What the Navy Really Did, page 44
- Its success has even spawned a term, “Dubaification” — the spread of the same malls and towers, restaurants, airport lounges and luxury brands that make places feel secure and, despite its proximity to Iran and the now blockaded Strait of Hormuz, out of harm’s way.2026 March 16, Richard Florida, “Could This Be the End of Dubai?”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 16 Mar 2026

strait: होरमुज़ जलसन्धि hormuz jalsandhi, होरमुज़ जलडमरूमध्य hormuz jalḍamrūmadhya, होरमुज़ की जलसंयोगी hormuz kī jalsãyogī

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alternative form	Straits of Hormuz
alternative form	Hormuz Strait

What does Strait of Hormuz mean?: Strait of Hormuz means a strait connecting the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf.
What is Strait of Hormuz in Hindi?: Strait of Hormuz in Hindi is होरमुज़ जलसन्धि (hormuz jalsandhi), होरमुज़ जलडमरूमध्य (hormuz jalḍamrūmadhya), होरमुज़ की जलसंयोगी (hormuz kī jalsãyogī). See Strait of Hormuz meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Strait of Hormuz?: Strait of Hormuz is a proper noun.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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