The merchant wrapped the bolts of Surat in brown paper before loading them onto the ship.

Surat is a major city in Gujarat, India, known for its textile industry and vibrant food scene.

She paused to recite the surat aloud before continuing her study of the Qur'an.

She found a box of old surats in the attic and decided to read them.

She collected postcards from various Surats during her travels across India.

Last summer, I took a ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani and explored its national parks.

In the 17th-century letters, merchants often referred to the bustling port by its old name, Suratt, when describing the spice trade.