Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bodega bay

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.74 in modern English

Syllables: bode-ga bay
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A census-designated place in Sonoma County, California, United States.

Example Sentences

"Petaluma is also well-positioned as a base for the current riches of the region. Think of this town as the hub of a pioneer’s wagon wheel, spokes stretching out in all directions to day trip points of interest. West to Point Reyes National Seashore and Bodega Bay, north to the redwoods around Guerneville, east to wine country, and south for hiking on Mount Tamalpais or the houseboats and dockside fun of Sausalito, then just over Golden Gate bridge to the big city — all reachable within an hour, traffic-willing."

Etymology

Named after Don Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra.

Questions

What does bodega bay mean?: A census-designated place in Sonoma County, California, United States.
Where does bodega bay come from?: Named after Don Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra.

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