Definitions

1. proper noun

A strategic island in the Persian Gulf, also known as Hormuz Island, that controls the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route.

“The island of Hormuz is a crucial location for international trade due to its control over the Strait of Hormuz.”

2. noun

A strait connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and a major waterway for international shipping.

“The oil tankers had to navigate through the busy Hormuz Strait, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.”