Green Bay

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Green Bay¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

The Rams failed to score a touchdown for the first time since last season, when they lost 20-3 at Green Bay.

From Los Angeles Times

The 6ft 5in Australian tells the story of when he was introduced to a great Green Bay Packers linebacker, who asked him what position he played.

From BBC

They are the fifth Super Bowl winners to start the season 9-0 and are on the longest winning streak since the Green Bay Packers won 19 straight in 2010-11.

From BBC

Stafford passed for a touchdown in a loss to the Green Bay Packers, but he was blanked in a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m voting Trump because of the border, the economy, and no more wars,” he said, wearing a Green Bay Packers hat.

From BBC