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Bosphorus Bridge

Bosphorus Bridge

4.2
A large bridge in Istanbul that connects the European and Asian sides of the city
  • proper noun
translation icon : Puente del Bósforo
  • The Bosphorus Bridge is one of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks, linking the city’s European and Asian sides.

Examples

  • Every October, thousands of runners cross the Bosphorus Bridge as part of the annual Istanbul Marathon.

  • During our trip to Turkey, we drove across the Bosphorus Bridge and admired the incredible view of the strait.

  • The Bosphorus Bridge is an iconic landmark in Istanbul.

  • Have you ever driven across the Bosphorus Bridge?

  • During our trip to Turkey, we drove across the Bosphorus Bridge and admired the incredible view of the strait.

  • Every October, thousands of runners cross the Bosphorus Bridge as part of the annual Istanbul Marathon.

  • The Bosphorus Bridge is one of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks, linking the city’s European and Asian sides.

Synonyms

Bosporus Bridge
vsBosphorus Bridge
5.1

A long bridge in Istanbul connecting the European and Asian sides

has identical meaning but uses an alternative spelling

Surface Forms

Bosphorus Bridge main

Morphology

Bosphorus + bridge

The compound is a straightforward combination of the place-name 'Bosphorus' (a waterway) and 'bridge' (a span for crossing), so a learner who knows both constituents will easily infer it is a bridge spanning the Bosphorus. This is a fully compositional, cross-linguistically common naming pattern for landmarks, making the meaning transparent to B1 learners.

Etymology

Bosphorus Bridge takes its name from the Bosphorus, the narrow stretch of water between Europe and Asia. The name creates a clear picture: a bridge crossing the water to 'connect' the city's European and Asian sides, so it refers to the famous Istanbul bridge that links those two sides.