Gulf of Thailand

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Definition

Proper noun: - A body of water: The Gulf of Thailand is an arm of the South China Sea, bordered by the countries of mainland Southeast Asia (Indochina) to the north and west, and the Malay Peninsula to the south and east.

Usage

The term "Gulf of Thailand" is used as a specific geographical name to refer to this particular body of water. - Bangkok is a major port city on the Gulf of Thailand. - The Gulf of Thailand is known for its relatively shallow waters.

Advanced Usage
  • "in the Gulf of Thailand": This prepositional phrase is used to indicate location within this specific gulf.
    • There are many islands for tourists to explore in the Gulf of Thailand.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gulf: (noun) A deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth. The Gulf of Thailand is a specific instance of a gulf.
  • Thai Gulf: An occasional, less common variant name for the Gulf of Thailand.
Synonyms
  • Siam Gulf: A historical name for the Gulf of Thailand, referencing the former name of Thailand (Siam). This term is now largely archaic.
Noun
  1. an arm of the South China Sea between Indochina and the Malay Peninsula

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