Hudson

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A surname of English origin: "Hudson" is a common family name.
    • A major river in the northeastern United States: The "Hudson" is a river that flows through New York State.
    • A large bay in northeastern Canada: "Hudson" also refers to a vast inland sea in Canada.
Examples of Usage

  • Proper noun (Surname):

    • Henry Hudson was a famous explorer. (Henry Hudson was a famous explorer.)
    • The company was founded by a man named Hudson. (The company was founded by a man named Hudson.)

  • Proper noun (Geographical feature - River):

    • New York City is located at the mouth of the Hudson. (New York City is located at the mouth of the Hudson.)
    • We took a cruise on the Hudson River. (We took a cruise on the Hudson River.)

  • Proper noun (Geographical feature - Bay):

    • Polar bears live near Hudson Bay. (Polar bears live near Hudson Bay.)
    • The ship entered the frigid waters of Hudson Bay. (The ship entered the frigid waters of Hudson Bay.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Hudson River School": A mid-19th century American art movement.

    • Paintings from the Hudson River School often depict dramatic landscapes. (Paintings from the Hudson River School often depict dramatic landscapes.)

  • "Hudson's Bay Company": A historic Canadian retail business group.

    • The Hudson's Bay Company was founded in 1670. (The Hudson's Bay Company was founded in 1670.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Hudsonian (adj): Relating to the Hudson River or Hudson Bay region.
    • The Hudsonian climate is characterized by cold winters. (The Hudsonian climate is characterized by cold winters.)
Synonyms
  • River: For the waterway (in a general sense, not a direct synonym).
  • Bay: For the body of water (in a general sense, not a direct synonym).
Related Phrases

  • Up the Hudson: A phrase meaning north along the Hudson River.

    • Their estate is located up the Hudson. (Their estate is located north along the Hudson River.)

  • Across the Hudson: A phrase meaning on the other side of the Hudson River.

    • Jersey City is just across the Hudson from Manhattan. (Jersey City is just on the other side of the Hudson River from Manhattan.)
Related Idioms

No common idioms are exclusively formed with the word "Hudson".

Noun
  1. English navigator who discovered the Hudson River; in 1610 he attempted to winter in Hudson Bay but his crew mutinied and set him adrift to die (1565-1611)
  2. English naturalist (born in Argentina) (1841-1922)
  3. a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

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