[kɔŋɡɔ]

Definitions

1. noun

A republic in central Africa, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire.

“The tourists visited the Congo to experience its vast savannas and diverse wildlife.”

2. noun

A river in central Africa that flows through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is the main tributary of the Congo River.

“The expedition followed the Congo River to reach the Atlantic Ocean.”

3. proper noun

The Congo River, which is a major river in central Africa.

“The Congo River is the second-longest river in Africa by discharge volume.”

4. verb

To make a loud, booming sound, especially the sound of drums.

“The crowd began to congo when the marching band started playing.”