name

Rangoon

rang-GOON

Rangoon (name) means the former name of Yangon, once the capital of Myanmar (Burma). Example: “The old guidebook still referred to the city as Rangoon.”

name

The former name of Yangon, once the capital of Myanmar (Burma).

"The old guidebook still referred to the city as Rangoon."

"Rangoon was the capital until the government moved it to Naypyidaw in 2006."

noun

A deep-fried dumpling, typically filled with crab and cream cheese, popular in American Asian-fusion cuisine.

"We ordered crab rangoon as a starter."

"The takeout menu listed rangoons alongside spring rolls."

How to use Rangoon

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the old name for Myanmar's largest city, or a crispy fried snack from American Chinese restaurants.

Word forms

rangoons plural

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Etymology

From the pronunciation of Burmese ရန်ကုန် (rankun) in the Rakhine dialect.

Rhymes for Rangoon

noon moon soon hoon toon poon foon goon loon boon woon doon

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rangoon” mean?

The word “Rangoon” means the former name of Yangon, once the capital of Myanmar (Burma). In plain terms, either the old name for Myanmar's largest city, or a crispy fried snack from American Chinese restaurants.

How do you pronounce “Rangoon”?

“Rangoon” is pronounced rang-GOON (/ɹæŋˈɡuːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Rangoon” in a sentence?

Here is “Rangoon” used in a sentence: “The old guidebook still referred to the city as Rangoon.”

What part of speech is “Rangoon”?

Depending on how it is used, “Rangoon” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Rangoon” have?

“Rangoon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the former name of Yangon, once the capital of Myanmar (Burma).