Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A river in central Florida: The Kissimmee is a river located in the central part of the U.S. state of Florida. It is a significant geographical feature known for its southward flow into Lake Okeechobee.

Usage

• The word "Kissimmee" is used as a proper noun to specifically name this river. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the river itself (e.g., ). It can also be used attributively to describe things related to the river.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Kissimmee is a major component of the Everglades watershed.
  • Water levels in the Kissimmee River are carefully managed.
  • The restoration project aims to return the Kissimmee to a more natural flow.

Advanced Usage

• "Kissimmee River Basin": Refers to the entire drainage area that feeds into the Kissimmee River.
  • Conservation efforts focus on the entire Kissimmee River Basin.

Variants and Related Words

• Kissimmee River: The full, most common name for the geographical feature.
• Kissimmee (city): A separate proper noun referring to a city in Florida located near the river. This is a distinct usage.
  • We visited the city of Kissimmee on our trip to Florida.

Synonyms

• Waterway: A general term for a river, canal, or other navigable channel.
• River: A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel.

Notes

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with the proper noun "Kissimmee." Its usage is almost exclusively geographical.

Noun

1. a river of central Florida that flows southward to Lake Okeechobee