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• Washington's Headquarters (1782-83): A historical reference synonymous with its most famous period.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

1. a town on the Hudson River in New York; in 1782 and 1783 it was George Washington's headquarters