The Golden GATE Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden GATE, the one-mile-wide strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States and is considered to be an architectural marvel. The bridge was opened in 1937 and is the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its completion. The bridge is often referred to as the 'Golden GATE' or the 'Gateway to the Pacific'. The term 'Golden GATE Bridge' is derived from the four-letter word 'GATE', which is the solution to the crossword puzzle.