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Biscayne Bay

Biscayne Bay

3.6
A long, narrow part of the Atlantic Ocean near Miami used for boating and swimming
  • proper noun
  • /ˈbɪskeɪn beɪ/
translation icon : Bahía Biscayne
  • The city of Miami lies along the western shore of Biscayne Bay.

Examples

  • Have you ever visited Biscayne Bay?

  • Endangered manatees can sometimes be seen in the waters of Biscayne Bay.

  • Tourists enjoy boating and swimming in Biscayne Bay all year round.

  • I love sailing on Biscayne Bay during the summer.

  • The sun set beautifully over Biscayne Bay, casting a golden glow on the water.

  • Many people enjoy kayaking in Biscayne Bay due to its calm waters and scenic views.

  • The annual boat parade draws thousands of spectators along the shores of Biscayne Bay.

Surface Forms

Biscayne Bay main

Morphology

Biscayne + bay

This is a place-name composed of a proper noun plus the common noun 'bay' meaning a coastal inlet; a B1 learner who knows 'bay' can infer it refers to a coastal inlet named Biscayne. Even if the learner does not know the specific location, the basic meaning (a bay) is directly derivable from the constituents and follows common cross-linguistic place-name patterns.

Etymology

Biscayne Bay may come from early Spanish sailors who named this stretch of water after the Bay of 'Biscay' in northern Spain. That's why the name Biscayne stayed and today we call the area Biscayne Bay.