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Definition

Proper noun 1. A river in northeastern England: The Ouse River is a specific river in England. It flows in a generally southeastern direction. Its course ends where it meets the Trent River. Together, they form the larger Humber estuary.

Usage Notes
  • "Ouse River" is a proper noun, the official name of this specific river. It is always capitalized.
  • It is commonly referred to simply as "the Ouse".
  • It is one of several rivers in England named "Ouse".
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The city of York is situated on the Ouse River.
    • The Ouse flows through several counties in northeastern England.
    • The confluence of the Ouse and the Trent forms the Humber.
Advanced Usage
  • Geographical context: The term is used in geographical, historical, and travel descriptions of the region.
    • The valley of the Ouse River has been an important route for centuries.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Ouse: The common shortened form of the name.
  • Humber: The estuary formed by the confluence of the Ouse and Trent rivers.
  • Trent River (or River Trent): The other major river that joins the Ouse to form the Humber.
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • River system: The Ouse is part of a larger river system draining into the North Sea.
  • Tributary: Smaller rivers, such as the Foss, are tributaries of the Ouse.
  • Estuary: The Humber, which the Ouse helps form, is a major estuary.
Noun
  1. a river in northeastern England that flows generally southeastward to join the Trent River and form the Humber

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