Definition

Noun: 1. A port and resort city in northwestern Jamaica: Montego Bay is a major city on the north coast of Jamaica, known for its tourism industry, beaches, and cruise ship port.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Our cruise ship docked in Montego Bay for two days.
  • Many tourists fly directly into Sangster International Airport to visit Montego Bay.
  • The beaches of Montego Bay are famous for their white sand and clear water.

Advanced Usage

• As a metonym for Jamaican tourism: The name is often used to represent the Jamaican tourist experience.
  • The advertisement promised the sun and fun of Montego Bay.

Variants and Related Words

• MoBay (n.): A common local abbreviation and nickname for Montego Bay.
  • We're spending the weekend in MoBay.

Synonyms

• Resort city
• Port city

Related Phrases

• "The Hip Strip": Refers to the famous tourist area in Montego Bay along Gloucester Avenue.
  • Most of the nightlife is concentrated on the Hip Strip.

Noun

1. port and resort city in northwestern Jamaica