rhodes
word
/ˈɹoʊdz/
rohdz
/ˈɹəʊdz/
rohdz
Definition
Rhodes is the name of a famous Greek island in the Aegean Sea, known for its beaches and ancient history. It can also be used as a family name or a place name in other contexts.
Usage & Nuances
"Rhodes" is most commonly used to refer to the Greek island, especially in travel or historical contexts. It is also seen as a surname. The pronunciation is /roʊdz/. Do not confuse with "roads" (streets), which sounds similar but has a different meaning.
Spanish: Rodas (isla griega) - Rhodes (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Rodes (ilha grega) - Rhodes (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Rodes (ilha grega) - Rhodes (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 罗得岛（希腊岛屿） - 罗兹（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 羅得島（希臘島嶼） - 羅茲（人名）Hindi: रोड्स (यूनानी द्वीप) - रोड्स (नाम)Arabic: رودس (جزيرة يونانية) - رودس (اسم علم)Bengali: রোডসRussian: РодосJapanese: ロドスVietnamese: RhodesKorean: 로도스Turkish: RodosUrdu: رہوڈزIndonesian: Rhodes
Example Sentences
We visited Rhodes last summer.
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Rhodes is famous for the Colossus, one of the ancient wonders.
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My friend's last name is Rhodes.
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A lot of tourists love the beaches on Rhodes.
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Did you know that Rhodes has a medieval old town?
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Rhodes isn’t just about history—the nightlife is great, too!
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