Asia

[ey-zhuh, ey-shuh] / ˈeɪ ʒə, ˈeɪ ʃə /

NOUN

a continent in the east

Synonyms

WEAK

the East

Example Sentences

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Technology stocks in the U.S. looked set to extend Tuesday’s losses after artificial intelligence-linked companies fell in Asia trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Stock futures rose in early European trade as a rally in AI-related stocks continued in Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Phil seasons, at Disney and the Hollywood Bowl and YOLA, as well as on tours to Europe, Asia and Latin America.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Ornithologist Simon Hugheston-Roberts spotted the western reef heron - more commonly found in southern Europe, Africa and parts of Asia - at Y Foryd in Caernarfon at 10:00 BST on Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Emma Watson won the all-inclusive category Best Actor award, which was presented by nonbinary actor Asia Kate Dillon.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater