Definition

Proper noun: * A northwestern arm of the Red Sea: The Gulf of Suez is a significant body of water, forming the northwestern extension of the Red Sea. It is notable for being the waterway linked to the Mediterranean Sea by the Suez Canal.

Usage

• The term "Gulf of Suez" is used as a specific geographical name to refer to this particular gulf. It is always capitalized.
• It is commonly used in geographical, historical, economic, and news contexts related to shipping, trade, and regional geography.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The tanker sailed south through the Gulf of Suez.
  • The Gulf of Suez is rich in petroleum resources.
  • The northern end of the Gulf of Suez is where the Suez Canal begins.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used in discussions about global trade routes due to its connection to the Suez Canal.
• It can be used in historical contexts, such as describing naval operations or the history of canal construction.

Variants and Related Words

• Suez Canal (proper noun): The artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Gulf of Suez to the Mediterranean Sea.
• Red Sea (proper noun): The larger body of water of which the Gulf of Suez is a part.
• Gulf of Aqaba (proper noun): The other, northeastern arm of the Red Sea.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun, as it is a unique geographical feature. It can be described as:
  • The northwestern arm of the Red Sea.

Related Phrases

• "entrance to the Gulf of Suez": Refers to the southern point where the gulf meets the main body of the Red Sea.
• "head of the Gulf of Suez": Refers to the northern end where the Suez Canal begins.

Noun

1. a northwestern arm of the Red Sea linked to the Mediterranean by the Suez Canal