Merrimack

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Definition

Proper noun: - Merrimack: A specific river in the northeastern United States. It originates in south central New Hampshire, flows through the cities of Concord and Manchester, continues into Massachusetts, and finally empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

Usage

The word "Merrimack" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to name this geographical feature. - The Merrimack is a major river in New England. - Many historic mills were built along the Merrimack. - The city of Lowell is located on the Merrimack River.

Advanced Usage
  • The Merrimack River Valley: Refers to the region surrounding the river, historically significant for early American industry.
    • The Merrimack River Valley was a center of the textile industry in the 19th century.
Variants and Related Words
  • Merrimack River: The full and most common name for this waterway. "Merrimack" alone is a shortened form.
    • We went canoeing on the Merrimack River.
Synonyms
  • River: (General term) A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
    • The Merrimack is a significant river in Massachusetts.
Related Phrases and Names
  • USS Merrimack: The name of several U.S. Navy ships, most famously a frigate that was scuttled and later rebuilt as the ironclad CSS during the American Civil War. This is a separate usage derived from the river's name.
    • The battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack was a turning point in naval warfare.
Noun
  1. a river that rises in south central New Hampshire and flows through Concord and Manchester into Massachusetts and empties into the Atlantic Ocean

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