Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific suspension bridge: The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge is a major suspension bridge that spans the East River, connecting the boroughs of the Bronx and Queens in New York City, USA. It is named for the two areas it connects: the Bronx and the Whitestone neighborhood of Queens.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge is a vital transportation link for commuters.
  • We drove across the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge to get to the airport.
  • The construction of the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge was completed in 1939.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used in historical and engineering contexts to discuss its design, construction era, or role in the New York City infrastructure.
  • The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge is notable for its slender, elegant towers.

Variants and Related Words

• Suspension bridge (n): A type of bridge in which the deck is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders.
• Throgs Neck Bridge (n): Another major bridge located nearby, also connecting the Bronx and Queens.
• East River (n): The tidal strait in New York City that the bridge crosses.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun, as it refers to a single, specific structure. In general context, it could be referred to as:
  • The bridge
  • A suspension bridge
  • A New York City bridge

Related Phrases

• To cross the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge: The common phrase used to describe the action of traveling over it.
  • Traffic is heavy for those who must cross the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge daily.

Noun

1. a suspension bridge across the East River in New York City