a seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait
"Kuwait is a bustling seaport on the Persian Gulf that serves as the capital city of Kuwait."
an Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum
"Kuwait is an Arab kingdom located on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf and serves as a major source of petroleum."
A country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. Official name: State of Kuwait.
"Kuwait is a small nation located on the northern shore of the Persian Gulf in Western Asia."
The word comes from the Arabic al-kuwayt, which is a diminutive form of al-kūt. Originally, it referred to something small or young related to the root meaning.