a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
"During the colonial era, Bombay served as a crucial trade hub because it possessed the only natural deep-water harbor in western India."
Ellipsis of Bombay cat; A domestic cat of a medium-sized shorthair breed meant to resemble a Black Panther, developed in Kentucky during the 1950s.
"The fluffy Bombay on my lap has sleek black fur and copper eyes just like its panther namesake."
In plain English: Bombay is an old name for Mumbai, which is India's biggest city and its main port on the west coast.
"The famous singer was wearing an elegant black Bombay silk dress to the gala."
Former name of Mumbai, the state capital of Maharashtra, India.
"The historic Bombay Castle stood on the coast before it was renamed Mumbai in 1995."
The name Bombay comes from the Portuguese word Bombaim, which likely combines the Marathi term for "Goddess Mumba" with another element. This blend reflects the city's origins tied to the local goddess and its early colonial naming.