Martaban

[ mahr-tuh-bahn ]

/ ˌmɑr təˈbɑn /

Gulf of, an inlet of the Bay of Bengal, in Burma.

Example sentences from the Web for martaban

Higher up is Prome; while there is another place, Martaban, on the shore of the gulf of that name.

The Three Commanders |W.H.G. Kingston
Leaving a garrison at Martaban, we proceeded to Rangoon, which had not given in.

The Three Commanders |W.H.G. Kingston
Meantime, we heard that Martaban, which had been left with a very small garrison, had been attacked by the Burmese.

The Three Commanders |W.H.G. Kingston
Stanley went down with the rest to Martaban, and his uncle sailed for Chittagong.

On the Irrawaddy |G. A. Henty

A similar tree is found in great abundance and perfection at Martaban.

French Polishing and Enamelling |Richard Bitmead

Martaban

/ (ˌmɑːtɑːˈbɑːn) /

Gulf of Martaban an inlet of the Bay of Bengal in Myanmar