Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major river in Australia: The Darling River is a significant watercourse in Australia, forming part of the Murray-Darling basin system.
   • A tributary of the Murray River: It is the longest tributary of the Murray River, contributing to the largest river system in Australia.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Darling River flows through New South Wales.
  • Water levels in the Darling River are crucial for agriculture in the region.
  • The health of the Darling River ecosystem is a major environmental concern.

Advanced Usage

• "The Darling River system": Refers to the entire catchment area and network of streams that feed into the Darling River.
  • The Darling River system supports a diverse range of wildlife.
• "Darling River basin": The geographical area drained by the Darling River and its tributaries.
  • The Darling River basin is a vital agricultural zone.

Variants and Related Words

• Darling (noun, as part of the proper name): Used exclusively as part of the river's name. It is not used independently to refer to the river.
• Murray-Darling Basin (proper noun): The combined catchment area of the Murray and Darling rivers, representing Australia's most important agricultural region.

Synonyms

• Watercourse: A general term for a river, stream, or canal.
• Tributary: A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake. (This describes the Darling River's relationship to the Murray River.)

Related Phrases

• "Down the Darling": A colloquial phrase referring to travel or life along the Darling River.
  • He spent years working on boats down the Darling.
• "Darling River run": Can refer to a journey along the river or a specific event.
  • The annual paddle steamer race is known as the Darling River run.

Notes

• The term "Darling River" is a fixed proper noun. It is always capitalized and used as a singular entity.
• It is a geographical name and does not have idiomatic meanings or phrasal verbs associated with it.

Noun

1. an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River