Punjabi
noun
Pun·jabi
ˌpən-ˈjä-bē 
-ˈja-
-ˈja-
1
: an Indo-Aryan language of the Punjab
2
: a native or inhabitant of the Punjab region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent
Punjabi
adjective
Examples of Punjabi in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Collective Newsroom will create and publish journalism for BBC News in six Indian languages: Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu, as well as in English for the BBC News India YouTube channel, and produce other English-language content.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
She was joined at the event by Punjabi music star Diljit Dosanjh and magician David Blaine, who also reportedly performed.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Also on Sunday night, the Juno Fan Choice award, voted on by ordinary Canadian music lovers, went to Karan Aujla, a Punjabi pop music star.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2024
Red Baraat’s instrumentation features six percussionists and three brass players, led by Jain on dhol, a double-sided Punjabi drum that is played with bamboo sticks.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Singer and actor Dosanjh, 40, is one of the biggest South Asian artists worldwide and has played a major role in putting Punjabi music on the map internationally.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Chit Chaat’s particular brilliance is turning Punjabi cuisine into on-the-go fare.
—Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Then, Diljit Dosanjh—the first Punjabi singer to perform at Coachella—took the stage.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
In addition to Rihanna, Punjabi music star Diljit Dosanjh and magician David Blaine reportedly also performed at the event.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
She was joined at the event by Punjabi music star Diljit Dosanjh and magician David Blaine, who also reportedly performed.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Also on Sunday night, the Juno Fan Choice award, voted on by ordinary Canadian music lovers, went to Karan Aujla, a Punjabi pop music star.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2024
Red Baraat’s instrumentation features six percussionists and three brass players, led by Jain on dhol, a double-sided Punjabi drum that is played with bamboo sticks.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Singer and actor Dosanjh, 40, is one of the biggest South Asian artists worldwide and has played a major role in putting Punjabi music on the map internationally.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Chit Chaat’s particular brilliance is turning Punjabi cuisine into on-the-go fare.
—Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Then, Diljit Dosanjh—the first Punjabi singer to perform at Coachella—took the stage.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
In addition to Rihanna, Punjabi music star Diljit Dosanjh and magician David Blaine reportedly also performed at the event.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
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“Punjabi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Punjabi. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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