Babylon

Definition of babylon:

part of speech: noun

The capital of the ancient empire of Babylonia in the Euphrates Valley.

Usage examples for babylon:

• I'm ready to have our friend Clayte take his place, with the pyramids and the hanging gardens of Babylon among the earth's wonders; but you've got to show me. "The Million-Dollar Suitcase", Alice MacGowan Perry Newberry.

• These figures give us an idea of the importance of Babylon "Pleasure & Profit in Bible Study", Dwight Moody.

• Their usage with regard to the portions and sections of the Law is not alike; for the men of Babylon are accustomed to read a portion every week, as is done in Spain, and is our custom, and to finish the Law each year; whilst the men of Palestine do not do so, but divide each portion into three sections and finish the Law at the end of three years. "The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela", Benjamin of Tudela.