Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major port city in Saudi Arabia: Jidda (also commonly spelled Jeddah) is a significant urban center and the primary gateway for pilgrims traveling to the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina by sea and air.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many international flights land in Jidda before pilgrims continue to Mecca.
  • The historic district of Jidda is known for its traditional coral architecture.

Advanced Usage

• "the port of Jidda": a common phrase specifying its primary economic and logistical function.
  • Goods are imported into the country through the port of Jidda.

Variants and Related Words

• Jeddah: The most common alternate spelling in English.
• Jiddah: Another common variant spelling.

Synonyms

• Port city: A city with a harbor where ships load and unload.
• Gateway city: A city serving as a main point of entry to a region.

Related Phrases

• "Jidda, Saudi Arabia": The standard phrase to specify the city's location and avoid confusion.
  • Our company has an office in Jidda, Saudi Arabia.

Noun

1. port city in western Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea; near Mecca