tennessee
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A state in the east central United States: Tennessee is one of the 50 states of the United States of America, located in the southeastern region. Its capital is Nashville.
- A major river in the United States: The Tennessee River is a major waterway formed by the confluence of other rivers; it flows in a U-shaped path and is a tributary of the Ohio River.
Examples of Usage
Proper noun (State):
- Nashville is the capital of Tennessee.
- They took a road trip through Tennessee to see the Great Smoky Mountains.
Proper noun (River):
- The Tennessee River flows through several states.
- We went fishing on the Tennessee last weekend.
Advanced Usage
- "The Volunteer State": This is the official nickname for the state of Tennessee.
- Tennessee, the Volunteer State, has a rich musical heritage.
Variants and Related Words
- Tennessean (noun): A person who is from or lives in Tennessee.
- She is a proud Tennessean.
Synonyms
- The Volunteer State (for the state).
- TN (the official two-letter postal abbreviation for the state).
Noun
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a river formed by the confluence of two other rivers near Knoxville; it follows a U-shaped course to become a tributary of the Ohio River in western Kentucky
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a state in east central United States
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