Strait of Georgia

English

Etymology

Named the "Gulphe of Georgia" in honour of George III by English explorer George Vancouver in 1792. This was changed to "Strait of Georgia" in 1865, a more accurate description of the feature.

Proper noun

Strait of Georgia

1. A strait that runs between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia.
   • 2013, Ruth Ozeki, A Tale for the Time Being, Canongate Books (2019), page 186:

     A cruise liner bound for Alaska was passing through the Strait of Georgia, all lit up like a birthday cake, covered with candles.

Synonyms

• Georgia Strait (informal)