Definition

Proper noun: * The capital city of Barbados, located on its southwestern coast and functioning as a port.

Usage

• Bridgetown is used as the name of a specific geographical location. It is always capitalized.
• It functions as a singular proper noun. When referring to the city's government or institutions as a collective, it can be used with a singular verb.
• Example: Bridgetown is a major tourist destination in the Caribbean.

Examples

• The cruise ship docked in the port of Bridgetown.
• Flying into Bridgetown provides a beautiful aerial view of the island.
• Many of the country's historical sites are concentrated in Bridgetown.

Advanced Usage

• "Greater Bridgetown": This term can refer to the metropolitan area that includes the city and its surrounding suburbs and parishes.
  • Example: The population of Greater Bridgetown accounts for a significant portion of the island's residents.

Variants and Related Words

• The City of Bridgetown: A formal alternative name for the capital.
  • Example: The City of Bridgetown celebrated its founding anniversary.

Synonyms

• Capital of Barbados: The official designation of Bridgetown.
  • Example: Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Different Meanings

This word has only one primary meaning as the capital city of Barbados. It does not have other common definitions or homographs.

Noun

1. capital of Barbados; a port city on the southwestern coast of Barbados