Definition

Proper noun 1. A river in northeastern England: The Ouse River is a specific river in England. It flows in a generally southeastern direction. Its course ends where it meets the Trent River. Together, they form the larger Humber estuary.

Usage Notes

• "Ouse River" is a proper noun, the official name of this specific river. It is always capitalized.
• It is commonly referred to simply as "the Ouse".
• It is one of several rivers in England named "Ouse".

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The city of York is situated on the Ouse River.
  • The Ouse flows through several counties in northeastern England.
  • The confluence of the Ouse and the Trent forms the Humber.

Advanced Usage

• Geographical context: The term is used in geographical, historical, and travel descriptions of the region.
  • The valley of the Ouse River has been an important route for centuries.

Variants and Related Words

• The Ouse: The common shortened form of the name.
• Humber: The estuary formed by the confluence of the Ouse and Trent rivers.
• Trent River (or River Trent): The other major river that joins the Ouse to form the Humber.

Related Terms (Contextual)

• River system: The Ouse is part of a larger river system draining into the North Sea.
• Tributary: Smaller rivers, such as the Foss, are tributaries of the Ouse.
• Estuary: The Humber, which the Ouse helps form, is a major estuary.

Noun

1. a river in northeastern England that flows generally southeastward to join the Trent River and form the Humber