Definition

Proper noun: * A major river in Asia: The Brahmaputra River is a significant transboundary river that originates in the Tibetan Plateau, flows through northeastern India, and continues into Bangladesh, where it merges with other rivers before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Brahmaputra River is prone to seasonal flooding.
  • Many communities depend on the Brahmaputra River for irrigation and transportation.
  • The course of the Brahmaputra River changes frequently.

Advanced Usage

• "The Brahmaputra": The word "River" is often omitted when the context is clear, using "the Brahmaputra" as a standalone name.
  • The valley formed by the Brahmaputra is highly fertile.

Variants and Related Words

• Brahmaputra (n): The shorter, more common form used to refer to the river.
  • The Brahmaputra is one of the world's major river systems.
• Tsangpo (n): The name for the upper course of the river in Tibet.
• Jamuna (n): The name for the main channel of the river in Bangladesh.

Synonyms

• River system: A network of rivers and streams draining a river basin.
• Watercourse: A natural or artificial channel through which water flows.

Noun

1. an Asian river; flows into the Bay of Bengal