newburgh
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Definition
Proper noun: 1. A town on the Hudson River in New York, United States: Newburgh is a city in Orange County, New York, located on the western bank of the Hudson River. It is historically significant as a key location during the American Revolutionary War.
Usage and Examples
- Proper noun:
- We took a ferry across the Hudson River to visit Newburgh.
- The historical society in Newburgh has many artifacts from the 18th century.
Advanced Usage and Historical Context
- "Washington's Headquarters at Newburgh": This phrase specifically refers to the historic house, now a state historic site, where General George Washington resided and commanded the Continental Army from April 1782 to August 1783. This period is known as the Newburgh Conspiracy or Newburgh Addresses, a critical moment when Washington quelled potential unrest among his officers.
- The Newburgh Addresses were a pivotal series of speeches by George Washington.
- Students visited the Hasbrouck House, Washington's headquarters in Newburgh.
Variants and Related Words
- Newburger (noun): A less common demonym (term for a resident) for a person from Newburgh.
- As a lifelong Newburger, she knows the city's history well.
Synonyms
- City on the Hudson: A descriptive synonym highlighting its geographic location.
- Washington's Headquarters (1782-83): A historical reference synonymous with its most famous period.
Related Phrases and Terms
- The Newburgh Conspiracy: Refers to the planned mutiny by Continental Army officers in 1783, which was defused by George Washington's address.
- The Newburgh Conspiracy was a major test of civilian control over the military.
- Newburgh-Beacon Bridge: The name of the twin bridges connecting the cities of Newburgh and Beacon, New York.
- Traffic was heavy on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge this morning.
Noun
- a town on the Hudson River in New York; in 1782 and 1783 it was George Washington's headquarters