Philippine

adjective

Phil·​ip·​pine ˌfi-lə-ˈpēn 

ˈfi-lə-ˌpēn

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Philippines or their people

Examples of Philippine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both the American and Philippine national anthems echoed as Filipino residents watched the flag of their motherland rise above San Jose City Hall, marking 128 years of independence from Spain on Friday, June 12. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 June 2026

China rejected Philippine objections, maintaining that the platform is located in an area under its control, not the Philippines'. — James Laporta, CBS News, 11 June 2026

The earthquake centered off Mindanao, the second most populous Philippine island, injured nearly 500 people and displaced more than 32,000, most of whom fled to emergency shelters. — Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Philippine

• Philippine mahogany

Rhymes for Philippine

• acridine
• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene