noun

Gobi

GOH-bee

Gobi (noun) means As a proper noun, a vast desert spanning Mongolia and northern China. Example: “Camel caravans once crossed the Gobi on ancient trade routes.”

noun

As a proper noun, a vast desert spanning Mongolia and northern China.

"Camel caravans once crossed the Gobi on ancient trade routes."

In South Asian cooking, cauliflower — as in the dish "gobi manchurian."

"We ordered gobi manchurian as a starter."

How to use Gobi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the famous Asian desert, or cauliflower in Indian cooking.

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Etymology

From the Mongolian word for a waterless, semi-desert area.

Rhymes for Gobi

obi Jacobi Nairobi shinobi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gobi” mean?

The word “Gobi” means as a proper noun, a vast desert spanning Mongolia and northern China. In plain terms, either the famous Asian desert, or cauliflower in Indian cooking.

How do you pronounce “Gobi”?

“Gobi” is pronounced GOH-bee (/ˈɡoʊ.bi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gobi” in a sentence?

Here is “Gobi” used in a sentence: “Camel caravans once crossed the Gobi on ancient trade routes.”

What part of speech is “Gobi”?

“Gobi” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Gobi” have?

“Gobi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: as a proper noun, a vast desert spanning Mongolia and northern China.