riyadh

[US]/ri:ˈjɑ:d/
[UK]/riˈjɑd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Riyadh (a city in the central part of the Arabian Peninsula)
adv. N/A
Word Forms
Pluralriyadhs

Phrases & Collocations

Riyadh skyline

Riyadh city center

Example Sentences

Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Many international conferences are held in Riyadh.

Riyadh is known for its modern architecture.

The weather in Riyadh can be very hot in the summer.

Riyadh has a vibrant food scene with many restaurants offering traditional cuisine.

The population of Riyadh has been steadily increasing over the years.

Riyadh is a major financial hub in the Middle East.

The King Khalid International Airport serves Riyadh and its surrounding areas.

Riyadh is a popular destination for shopping due to its many malls and markets.

The Riyadh Metro is a modern transportation system that helps ease traffic congestion in the city.

Real-world Examples

Riyadh, and its backers, deny targeting civilians.

Source: VOA Standard December 2015 Collection

Much of the water goes to Riyadh.

Source: This month VOA Special English

Riyadh is among the cities affected.

Source: CRI Online June 2020 Collection

NPR's Jackie Northam reports from Riyadh.

Source: NPR News April 2018 Collection

Let's start here, February 1981 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Source: B1M Building Science Popularization

Riyadh says it will recall its ambassador to Canada as well.

Source: CCTV Observations

Earlier Pompeyo met with Saudi King Salman in Riyadh.

Source: CCTV Observations

The move came after Saudi forces shot down a missile fired at Riyadh.

Source: VOA Special November 2017 Collection

But Biden administration officials have been holding talks behind the scenes in Riyadh.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Washington and Riyadh have blamed Iran for the strikes, but the Iranians have denied responsibility.

Source: BBC Listening September 2019 Collection

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