hudson river
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major river in the northeastern United States: The Hudson River is a significant waterway that flows primarily through the state of New York.
- A historically important river for exploration and commerce: It was explored by Henry Hudson in the early 17th century and later became a vital route for trade and transportation.
Usage
- The Hudson River is used as a specific geographical name. It typically functions as a singular proper noun and does not take an article (e.g., "the") when used alone in many contexts, though "the Hudson River" is also common.
- The city is located on the banks of the Hudson River.
- Hudson River scenery is breathtaking in the fall.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Hudson River empties into New York Bay.
- Many towns and cities developed along the Hudson River.
- Henry Hudson's exploration of the river led to its name.
Advanced Usage
- "Hudson River School": Refers to a mid-19th century American art movement by a group of landscape painters whose aesthetic vision was influenced by the Hudson River Valley.
- The museum has a magnificent collection of Hudson River School paintings.
Variants and Related Words
The Hudson: A common shortened, informal name for the Hudson River.
- Let's go for a sail on the Hudson this weekend.
Hudson Valley: The region of New York State surrounding the river, from the Albany area down to Yonkers.
- We took a drive to see the fall foliage in the Hudson Valley.
Synonyms
- Waterway: A river, canal, or other route for travel by water. (This is a general term, not a direct synonym for the specific "Hudson River".)
- Estuary: The tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. (This describes part of the Hudson River's geography, particularly near its end.)
Related Phrases
Cross the Hudson: To travel from one side of the river to the other.
- Several bridges and tunnels allow you to cross the Hudson.
Hudson River water quality: A common topic concerning the environmental state of the river.
- Activists have long fought for improved Hudson River water quality.
Related Idioms
Noun
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a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
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