trinity river
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Definition
Proper noun: * A specific river in Texas, USA: The Trinity River is a major waterway in the state of Texas. It originates near the city of Dallas and flows in a generally southeastern direction until it empties into Galveston Bay on the Gulf of Mexico.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Trinity River flows through the heart of Dallas.
- Flooding of the Trinity River can impact communities along its path.
- We went canoeing on the Trinity River last weekend.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Trinity River" is used to refer specifically to this single geographical entity. It is not typically used in a metaphorical or generalized sense.
Variants and Related Words
- Trinity: While "Trinity" alone can refer to other concepts (e.g., the Christian Trinity), in the specific geographical context of Texas, it is commonly understood as a shortened, informal reference to the Trinity River.
- The new park will be built along the Trinity.
Synonyms
- Waterway
- River (general term)
Note: As a proper noun naming a unique geographical feature, the Trinity River does not have true synonyms. The terms above are general categories to which it belongs.
Noun
- a river in eastern Texas that is formed near Dallas and flows generally southeastward to Galveston Bay