Avon
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A county in southwestern England: "Avon" refers to a former administrative county in the southwest of England, created in 1974 and dissolved in 1996. Its area is now part of several unitary authorities.
- A river in central England: "Avon" is the name of a river flowing through central England, notably through the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, and joining the River Severn.
- A river in southwestern England: "Avon" is also the name of a river in southwestern England that rises in Gloucestershire, flows through the city of Bristol, and empties into the Severn estuary.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The historic county of Avon was abolished in 1996.
- Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, a town on the River Avon.
- The Bristol Avon is a major river in the West Country.
Advanced Usage
- "Avon" as a geographical and historical referent: The name is primarily used in historical, geographical, and touristic contexts to refer to these specific places and rivers.
- The archaeology of the Avon region is rich.
- We went canoeing on the Warwickshire Avon.
Variants and Related Words
- Stratford-upon-Avon: A specific town on the River Avon in Warwickshire, famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
- Bristol Avon: A specific name used to distinguish the southwestern river from others of the same name.
Synonyms
- River: (as a general category for the watercourses)
- County: (as a general category for the administrative region)
Notes on Meaning
- The word "Avon" is a proper noun and is always capitalized. It is a common Celtic river name meaning "river," which explains why there are multiple rivers with this name in England. The context usually makes it clear which specific "Avon" is being referenced.
Noun
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a county in southwestern England
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a river in central England that flows through Stratford-on-Avon and empties into the Severn
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a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
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