Mackinac Bridge

American  

[mak-uh-naw brij] / ˈmæk əˌnɔ ˈbrɪdʒ /

noun

1. a suspension bridge over the Straits of Mackinac, connecting the Upper and Lower peninsulas of Michigan: one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. 3,800-foot (1,158-meter) center span; 7,400 feet (2,256 meters) in total length.

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Etymology

Origin of Mackinac Bridge

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Collins, who lives near Mancelona — about 85 miles south of the Mackinac Bridge, which connects Michigan’s peninsulas — said that over her 15 years of dogsledding, she has noticed the snow getting shallower.

From Washington Post

Law enforcement notified the Mackinac Bridge Authority of the threat and the bridge was closed in both directions around 2:15 p.m., the authority said in a tweet.

From Seattle Times

“People are like, ‘Don’t take it over the Mackinac Bridge!’” said Mr. Lang, who lives in Brown City, Mich. “That was the first thing I did with it.”

From New York Times

The Mackinac Bridge Authority says the Mighty Mac is the third-longest suspension bridge in North America.

From Washington Times

Editorial: Want to own a piece of the Mackinac Bridge?

From Washington Times