narragansett bay

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Definition of narragansett bay in English English dictionary

A deep inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in eastern Rhode Island. There are many good harbors and resort areas along its shores. Inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, southeastern Rhode Island, U.S. It extends north for 28 mi (45 km) into the state, almost dividing it into two parts. The bay includes Rhode, Prudence, and Conanicut islands and Mount Hope Bay, which is crossed by one of New England's longest bridges. Since colonial times it has been an active shipping centre; its chief ports are Providence and Newport. Much of the bay's area is devoted to fishing and recreation

a deep inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in Rhode Island

Hyphenation

Nar·ra·gan·sett bay

Turkish pronunciation

nerıgänsıt bey

Pronunciation

/ˌnerəˈgansət ˈbā/ /ˌnɛrəˈɡænsət ˈbeɪ/