george washington bridge
Definition
Proper noun: * A major suspension bridge: The George Washington Bridge is a large, important suspension bridge that spans the Hudson River, connecting the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City to Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Usage
The term "George Washington Bridge" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this landmark infrastructure. It is often used in contexts discussing transportation, geography, or New York City landmarks. * The George Washington Bridge is one of the world's busiest bridges. * We crossed the George Washington Bridge to get from New Jersey into New York. * The view of the George Washington Bridge from the park is spectacular.
Advanced Usage
- "the GWB": A common initialism used locally and in traffic reports as a shortened, informal reference to the bridge.
- Heavy traffic is reported on the upper level of the GWB this morning.
Variants and Related Words
- Suspension bridge (noun): A type of bridge in which the deck is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders. The George Washington Bridge is an example of this.
- Toll bridge (noun): A bridge where a fee is charged to cross. The George Washington Bridge is a toll bridge.
Synonyms
- Bridge (noun): A structure carrying a road, path, or railroad across a river, road, or other obstacle. (This is the general category; "George Washington Bridge" is a specific instance.)
- Span (noun): The full extent of something from end to end, often used poetically for a bridge. (e.g., ).
Related Phrases
- To cross the George Washington Bridge: The standard phrase for describing the action of traveling over it.
- It takes about 10 minutes to cross the George Washington Bridge without traffic.
Noun
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a suspension bridge across the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey
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