new river
Definition
Proper noun: * A specific river in the southeastern United States: The New River is a geographical feature, a river that flows northward from its headwaters in North Carolina, through Virginia, and into West Virginia, where it joins the Kanawha River.
Usage Notes
- "New River" is a proper noun and is always capitalized. It refers to one specific river system.
- It is used to identify and locate this particular river within the United States.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term can be part of compound proper nouns for specific places or features along the river, such as "New River Gorge National Park and Preserve" or "New River Valley."
Variants and Related Words
- New River Gorge (n): A deep canyon carved by the New River, famous for its bridge and recreational activities.
- New River Valley (n): A region in Virginia through which the river flows.
Different Meanings
- This entry defines "New River" strictly as a proper noun for the specific U.S. river. It is not defined here as a common noun phrase (e.g., a newly discovered river).
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun, as it is a unique name. It can be described geographically as a waterway or river system in the Appalachian region.
Noun
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a river in the southeastern United States that flows northward from North Carolina to West Virginia where it empties into the Kanawha River
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