Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A major European river: The Danube River is the second longest river in Europe, flowing from its source in southwestern Germany to its delta on the Black Sea. It passes through or forms the border of multiple countries.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • The Danube River is a vital transport route for Central and Eastern Europe.
  • Many historic cities, like Vienna and Budapest, are located on the banks of the Danube River.

Advanced Usage

• "The Blue Danube": A famous waltz by Johann Strauss II, named after the river, which is often used poetically to refer to it.
  • The orchestra played "The Blue Danube" at the New Year's concert.

Variants and Related Words

• Danube (Proper Noun): The common, shorter name for the Danube River.
  • We took a cruise on the Danube last summer.
• Danubian (Adjective): Relating to the Danube River or the region around it.
  • The Danubian basin has a rich cultural history.

Synonyms

• The Danube: The primary synonym, used interchangeably.
• Danube Stream: A less common, poetic synonym.

Related Phrases

• "On the Danube": Used to describe a location situated along the river.
  • Bratislava is a charming capital on the Danube.
• "Danube Delta": Refers to the large, biodiverse river delta where the Danube flows into the Black Sea.
  • The Danube Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Noun

1. the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
   • Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade are on the banks of the Danube