Little Wabash River

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Definition

Proper noun A river in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Illinois. It is a tributary that flows in a southeasterly direction until it meets and joins the larger Wabash River.

Usage

The term "Little Wabash River" is used as a specific geographical name to identify this particular waterway. It is always capitalized.

Examples * The Little Wabash River forms part of the border between some Illinois counties. * After heavy rains, the Little Wabash River often floods the surrounding farmland. * The town is situated just north of the Little Wabash River.

Advanced Usage
  • The river's name distinguishes it from the main Wabash River, of which it is a significant tributary. The "Little" prefix is commonly used in North American geography to denote a smaller river sharing the name of a larger one it feeds into or is near.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wabash River (Proper noun): The larger river into which the Little Wabash flows. It forms a significant portion of the border between Illinois and Indiana.
  • Tributary (Noun): A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake. The Little Wabash River is a tributary of the Wabash River.
Synonyms
  • There are no direct synonyms for proper nouns like specific river names. It can be referred to descriptively as "the Little Wabash" or "the river."
Related Phrases
  • "The confluence of the Little Wabash and the Wabash": This phrase describes the specific point where the two rivers meet.
Noun
  1. a river in eastern Illinois that flows southeastward to the Wabash River

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