# Jurong East

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒuːɹɒŋ iːst/

## Definitions
1. A planning area, new town and regional centre in the West Region of Singapore.

## Etymology
Named after the river Sungei Jurong. From Malay jurang (“gap, ravine”), jerung (“shark”) or penjuru (“corner”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jurong-east