Benoni

[ buh-noh-nahy, -nee ]

noun

1. a city in the NE of the Republic of South Africa, near Johannesburg: gold mines.

Benoni

/ bɪˈnəʊnɪ /

noun

1. a city in NE South Africa: gold mines. Pop: 94 341 (2001)

Example Sentences

Its leaders and supporters came out in the thousands Sunday in Benoni, east of Johannesburg, where its blue colored flags and party memorabilia decorated a small stadium in the town.

From Seattle Times

The third game, played in a small back room away from the crowds at Fischer’s insistence, thus proved a turning point, with Black using a stunning opening innovation in a Modern Benoni, 11.

From Washington Times

The takedown of Bruzon Batista was particularly brutal, forcing the Cuban-born GM’s resignation in just 22 moves from the White side of a Reversed Benoni.

From Washington Times

Nancy Snow West, past regent and historical liaison for the Ann Story chapter of the DAR, said providing markers takes some time and for Thomas and Benoni Collins, the process took more than a year.

From Washington Times

The headstones of Thomas Collins, who died on March 25, 1793, and his son, Benoni Collins, who died on Sept. 5, 1822, now bear the markers.

From Washington Times