Meaning of the word bombay in English

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bombay

US /bɑːmˈbeɪ/
UK /bɒmˈbeɪ/
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Noun

a large port city on the west coast of India, now officially known as Mumbai

Example:
She grew up in Bombay before it was renamed Mumbai.
Many historical buildings in Bombay reflect colonial architecture.