Green Bay
Americannoun
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an arm of Lake Michigan, in NE Wisconsin. 120 miles (195 km) long.
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a port in E Wisconsin at the S end of this bay.
Etymology
Origin of Green Bay
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Records show he is currently in custody at Green Bay prison in Forth Worth, Texas.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
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 • Mar. 10, 2026
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 • Feb. 24, 2026
They went 12-4 during the 2014 season and defeated Carolina and Green Bay in the playoffs before facing the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026
I had Green Bay and a point total of forty-eight, which was closer than anybody else.
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
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