Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major river in the northeastern United States: The Hudson River is a significant waterway that flows primarily through the state of New York.
   • A historically important river for exploration and commerce: It was explored by Henry Hudson in the early 17th century and later became a vital route for trade and transportation.

Usage

• The Hudson River is used as a specific geographical name. It typically functions as a singular proper noun and does not take an article (e.g., "the") when used alone in many contexts, though "the Hudson River" is also common.
  • The city is located on the banks of the Hudson River.
  • Hudson River scenery is breathtaking in the fall.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Hudson River empties into New York Bay.
  • Many towns and cities developed along the Hudson River.
  • Henry Hudson's exploration of the river led to its name.

Advanced Usage

• "Hudson River School": Refers to a mid-19th century American art movement by a group of landscape painters whose aesthetic vision was influenced by the Hudson River Valley.
  • The museum has a magnificent collection of Hudson River School paintings.

Variants and Related Words

• The Hudson: A common shortened, informal name for the Hudson River.

  • Let's go for a sail on the Hudson this weekend.

• Hudson Valley: The region of New York State surrounding the river, from the Albany area down to Yonkers.

  • We took a drive to see the fall foliage in the Hudson Valley.

Synonyms

• Waterway: A river, canal, or other route for travel by water. (This is a general term, not a direct synonym for the specific "Hudson River".)
• Estuary: The tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. (This describes part of the Hudson River's geography, particularly near its end.)

Related Phrases

• Cross the Hudson: To travel from one side of the river to the other.

  • Several bridges and tunnels allow you to cross the Hudson.

• Hudson River water quality: A common topic concerning the environmental state of the river.

  • Activists have long fought for improved Hudson River water quality.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century