Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An important port in Yemen on the Red Sea: Al-Hudaydah is a major coastal city and seaport in western Yemen, serving as a crucial gateway for maritime trade on the Red Sea.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The humanitarian aid shipment arrived at the port of Al-Hudaydah.
  • Al-Hudaydah has been a strategically vital city throughout Yemen's history.

Advanced Usage

• "The Al-Hudaydah governorate": Refers to the administrative region surrounding and including the city of Al-Hudaydah.
  • The conflict affected many civilians in the Al-Hudaydah governorate.

Variants and Related Words

• Hodeida: An alternative historical spelling for Al-Hudaydah.
  • Old maps sometimes label the city as Hodeida.

Synonyms

• Port city: A city whose primary purpose and function is a seaport.
• Seaport: A town or city with a harbor for seagoing ships.

Related Phrases

• Port of Al-Hudaydah: Specifically refers to the harbor and docking facilities.
  • The Port of Al-Hudaydah is a lifeline for imports into Yemen.

Noun

1. an important port in Yemen on the Red Sea