Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: jaffa
IPA transcription: [dʒ'æfə]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Jaffa, Joppa, Yafo
    Meaning: a port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950
Usage examples
  • When the ex-kaiser entered the city of Jerusalem, a breach was made in the wall near the Jaffa Gate, so instead of entering through the gate like an ordinary mortal, he went in through a hole in the wall. He would no doubt be glad now to go through another "hole in the wall" to have his liberty.