Malacca

[ muh-lak-uh, -lah-kuh ]

noun

1. a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula: formerly a part of the British Straits Settlements and of the Federation of Malaya. 640 sq. mi. (1,658 sq. km).
2. a seaport in and the capital of this state.
3. Strait of, a strait between Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. 35–185 miles (56–298 km) wide.

malacca

¹

/ məˈlækə /

noun

1. the stem of the rattan palm
2. a walking stick made from this stem

Malacca

²

/ məˈlækə /

noun

1. a state of SW Peninsular Malaysia: rubber plantations. Capital: Malacca. Pop: 635 791 (2000). Area: 1683 sq km (650 sq miles)

Other Words From

• Ma·laccan adjective noun

Example Sentences

The Gulf is adjacent to the South China Sea, which China claims virtually in its entirety, and would give easy access to the Malacca Strait, one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.

From Seattle Times

The base sits adjacent to the South China Sea, where China has aggressively asserted its claim to virtually the entire strategic waterway, and also provides easy access to the Malacca Straits, a critical shipping route leading from it to the Indian Ocean.

From Seattle Times

Last month, four people were rescued after a Malaysian coast guard helicopter crashed in the Strait of Malacca.

From New York Times

The base on the Gulf of Thailand could give China better access to the strategically important Malacca Strait nearby.

From Seattle Times

The Wangkang festival was brought to Malacca by Hokkien traders from China and first took place in 1854.

From Seattle Times