Arad

American  

[ah-rahd] / ɑˈrɑd /

noun

1. a city in W Romania, on the Mures River.

2. a town in southern Israel: site of ancient Canaanite town.

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Arad British  

/ ˈæræd /

noun

1. a city in W Romania, on the Mureş River: became part of Romania after World War I, after belonging successively to Turkey, Austria, and Hungary. Pop: 155 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

The local fire service said there was "extensive damage" in Arad, with three buildings affected and a blaze sparked in one of them.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

"This is a very severe scene," emergency medical technician Yakir Talkar said in a statement describing Arad, adding there were "many wounded with varying degrees of injury".

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“We want our athletes to come and work, to compete,” said Arad, speaking at the same Tel Aviv news conference at which Zohar appeared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

The film will be produced by "Super Mario" creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad, the veteran producer of movies such as "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse".

From Reuters • Nov. 7, 2023

Then we read the names of Azem and Arad, farther to the south, as well as of the Hagaraim or “Enclosures” of Arad, and Rabbith 'Aradai, “Arad the capital.”

From The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)