Definitions

1. noun

A strait in the northern part of the Aegean Sea, connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea.

“The ancient Greeks considered the Hellespont a significant waterway, connecting their empire with the Black Sea.”

2. noun

A narrow strait of water, especially one that connects two larger bodies of water.

“The mountains surrounding the Hellespont created a breathtaking view, with the strait below glistening in the sunlight.”