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Gulf of Naples

Gulf of Naples

3.6
A large bay near the city of Naples in southern Italy
  • proper noun
translation icon : Golfo de Nápoles
  • The Gulf of Naples is famous for its stunning views of Mount Vesuvius and the Amalfi Coast.

Examples

  • Tourists enjoy sailing and swimming in the Gulf of Naples during the summer.

  • Many ancient Roman ruins are found around the Gulf of Naples.

  • The Gulf of Naples is known for its stunning views.

  • Many tourists visit the Gulf of Naples every summer.

  • The Gulf of Naples is famous for its stunning views of Mount Vesuvius and the Amalfi Coast.

  • Tourists enjoy sailing and swimming in the Gulf of Naples during the summer.

  • Many ancient Roman ruins are found around the Gulf of Naples.

Synonyms

Bay of Naples
vsGulf of Naples
3.0

A wide bay near the city of Naples in southern Italy

is more specific about the coastal position than the general southern location

Surface Forms

Gulf of Naples main

Morphology

gulf + of + Naples

The phrase is fully compositional: 'gulf' (a large bay) + 'of' (locative/possessive) + 'Naples' (the city) yields the bay associated with Naples. This toponymic construction is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

The name Gulf of Naples comes from the simple image of a gulf (a large bay) next to the city of Naples. The city's name comes from the old Greek word 'Neapolis', meaning 'new city', so the whole name simply means the big bay by that 'new city'.