bering

IPA: bˈɛrɪŋ

Root Word: Bering

An element of various place names in the geographical region between the northeastern extreme of Russia and the U.S. state of Alaska.

(transitive, intransitive, dated) To encircle (something) with a ring or some other circular object (such as a shackle).

Examples of "bering" in Sentences

The sailors navigated through the treacherous Bering Sea, hoping to reach their destination safely
The Bering land bridge once connected Asia and North America, allowing early humans to migrate between continents
The Bering Strait separates Russia and Alaska, with only a narrow stretch of water between the two land masses
Many species of marine life can be found in the nutrient-rich waters of the Bering Sea
The Beringian migration theory suggests that the first Americans crossed into the New World via the Bering land bridge