Samar

[ sah-mahr ]

noun

1. an island in the E central Philippines. 5,309 sq. mi. (13,750 sq. km).

Samar

/ ˈsɑːmə /

noun

1. an island in the E central Philippines, separated from S Luzon by the San Bernardino Strait: the third largest island in the republic. Capital: Catbalogan. Pop: 641 124 (2000). Area: 13 080 sq km (5050 sq miles)

Example Sentences

For the Palestinian American choreographer Samar Haddad King, the orange is more than a prop in her latest show.

From New York Times

She befriended another student, Zoe Rabinowitz, and together they started Yaa Samar!

From New York Times

A series of community events has fed into the performances, with Yaa Samar! artists teaching dabke.

From New York Times

Back at home, he hands the bowl of baked beans to his mother, Samar, who distributes the food to the other children.

From BBC

Photographers Samar Abu Elouf and Yousef Masoud captured “gripping and unforgettable images” as they chronicled the conflict from its opening hours on Oct.

From Seattle Times