Mumbai

American

[muhm-bahy] / ˈmʌm baɪ /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Maharashtra, in W India, on the Arabian Sea.

Mumbai British

/ mʊmˈbaɪ /

noun

Former English name: Bombay. a port in W India, capital of Mahrashtra state, on the Arabian Sea: ceded by Portugal to England in 1661 and of major importance in British India; commercial and industrial centre, esp for cotton. Pop:11 914 398 (2001)

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The ship’s owner since 2022, World Crew Provider, listed an address in Suriname, while its commercial manager’s address was in Mumbai.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

During an Indian Premier League match on Sunday, Mumbai Indians players wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Staff turnover runs at least twice as high as in Mumbai or Bengaluru, PwC found.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Official emblem of the Greater Mumbai Police, with a hand holding up the scales of justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Besides, I only wear Indian clothes for special occasions in Mumbai.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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