bosporus

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Noun bosporus has 1 sense

Bosporus - a strait connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Sea; separates the European and Asian parts of Turkey; an important shipping route
--₁ is a kind of strait, sound
--₁ is a part of Turkey, Republic of Turkey

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Bosporus

Noun (Proper)

1. The Bosporus is a narrow, navigable waterway located in Istanbul, Turkey, connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.

Sample Sentence: The magnificent view of the Bosporus at sunset is one of the main tourist attractions in Istanbul.

Noun (Common)

1. A strait or channel linking two larger bodies of water.

Sample Sentence: The ship sailed through the Bosporus towards the Mediterranean Sea.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or situated near the Bosporus.

Sample Sentence: The Bosporus Bridge is an iconic landmark of Istanbul.