Mumbai
Definition
The capital and largest city of the Indian state of Maharashtra, located on the western coast along the Arabian Sea.
India's financial, commercial, and entertainment hub, formerly known as Bombay until its official name change in 1995.
Home to over 20 million people in its metropolitan area, renowned for its Bollywood film industry, diverse culture, and vibrant street life.
Examples
After surviving Mumbai's legendary traffic, I felt like a Bollywood hero emerging victorious from an action sequence.
Mumbai's street chaat is so dangerously delicious, it should come with a warning label: 'May cause instant addiction and zero regrets.'
In Mumbai, even the monsoon rains party harder than the locals at a wedding—nonstop drama and zero apologies.
Dreaming of Mumbai? Pack your stretchy pants for the food and your sense of adventure for the rest.