noun
Guam
gwam
Guam (noun) means an island in the western Pacific that is an unincorporated U.S. territory. Example: “Guam is home to a major U.S. military base.”
noun
1
An island in the western Pacific that is an unincorporated U.S. territory.
"Guam is home to a major U.S. military base."
How to use Guam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA U.S. Pacific island territory.
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Etymology
From the native Chamorro word Guåhan, meaning roughly "a place that has [resources]."
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What does “Guam” mean?
The word “Guam” means an island in the western Pacific that is an unincorporated U.S. territory. In plain terms, a U.S. Pacific island territory.
How do you pronounce “Guam”?
“Guam” is pronounced gwam (/ɡwɑm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Guam” in a sentence?
Here is “Guam” used in a sentence: “Guam is home to a major U.S. military base.”
What part of speech is “Guam”?
“Guam” is a noun.