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Commodore Barry Bridge

Commodore Barry Bridge

6.5
A large steel bridge that crosses the Delaware River between Chester, Pennsylvania and Bridgeport, New Jersey
  • proper noun
translation icon : Puente Commodore Barry
  • The Commodore Barry Bridge connects Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Examples

  • Traffic was delayed on the Commodore Barry Bridge due to ongoing maintenance work.

  • The Commodore Barry Bridge offers a scenic view of the Delaware River during sunset.

  • The Commodore Barry Bridge is an important connection between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

  • Have you ever driven over the Commodore Barry Bridge?

  • The Commodore Barry Bridge is an important connection between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

  • The Commodore Barry Bridge offers a scenic view of the Delaware River during sunset.

  • Traffic was delayed on the Commodore Barry Bridge due to ongoing maintenance work.

Synonyms

Commodore John Barry Bridge
vsCommodore Barry Bridge
7.4

A long bridge that crosses the Delaware River between Chester, Pennsylvania and Bridgeport, New Jersey, named after John Barry

emphasizes large size rather than the dedication

Surface Forms

Commodore Barry Bridge main

Morphology

commodore + Barry + bridge

The meaning is compositionally clear: 'commodore' (a naval title) + 'Barry' (a proper name) + 'bridge' (a span) yields 'a bridge named for Commodore Barry.' While the exact person or location cannot be inferred, a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily understand that the phrase refers to a specific bridge named after a person with the title commodore.

Etymology

Commodore Barry Bridge is named after Commodore John Barry, an early American navy officer who sailed for the young United States long ago. A 'commodore' is a navy rank, so the bridge's name honors him and that is why the place is called the Commodore Barry Bridge.