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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Micah Parsons, a linebacker recently traded to the Green Bay Packers, just signed a four-year, $186 million contract.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Alex Freeman chose soccer over football even though his father was a Green Bay Packers great.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
Back in September 1996, Antonio Freeman's performance lit up the American football stage as his two touchdowns helped the Green Bay Packers to an impressive win at the Seattle Seahawks.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The Rams play the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving eve — Wednesday night — and on “Thursday Night Football” against the Kansas City Chiefs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 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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