jordan
word
/ˈdʒɔɹdən/
JOR-duhn
/ˈdʒɔːdən/
JAW-duhn
Definition
Jordan is a country in the Middle East. It is often mentioned when talking about Amman, Petra, or the Dead Sea.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written with a capital letter: 'Jordan'. It most commonly refers to the country, but it can also be a person's name or appear in other uses such as 'Air Jordan', so context matters.
Spanish: JordaniaPortuguese (BR): JordâniaPortuguese (PT): JordâniaChinese (Simplified): 约旦Chinese (Traditional): 約旦Hindi: जॉर्डनArabic: الأردنBengali: জর্ডানRussian: ИорданияJapanese: ヨルダンVietnamese: JordanKorean: 요르단Turkish: ÜrdünUrdu: اردنIndonesian: Yordania
Example Sentences
My friend visited Jordan last year.
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Jordan is next to Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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They want to see Petra in Jordan.
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We're thinking about spending a week in Jordan this spring.
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I had no idea Jordan had so many amazing historical sites.
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If we go to Jordan, I definitely want to float in the Dead Sea.
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