Green Bay

American  

noun

1. an arm of Lake Michigan, in NE Wisconsin. 120 miles (195 km) long.

2. a port in E Wisconsin at the S end of this bay.

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Etymology

Origin of Green Bay

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

The Green Bay Packers were formed a year later, and the two institutions, about five miles apart, grew up side by side as cornerstones of the community.

From Salon

As far as quarterbacks are concerned, Green Bay Packers backup Malik Willis could be a hot commodity.

From Los Angeles Times

When Jon-Eric Sullivan was hired away from the Green Bay Packers front office to become the Miami Dolphins general manager last month, he didn’t hide from the enormous problem he had to confront.

From The Wall Street Journal

Green Bay Packers’ Don Chandler was the first player to kick four field goals in a Super Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

LaFleur, whose older brother is Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur, had been the Rams offensive coordinator for three seasons and called plays in his two seasons as the New York Jets' offensive coordinator.

From Barron's