weser
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Definition
Proper noun A major river in northwestern Germany. It is formed by the confluence of the Fulda and Werra rivers and flows northward to empty into the North Sea near the port city of Bremerhaven.
Usage
The word "Weser" is used as a proper noun to specifically name this geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the river itself.
Examples
- The Weser is an important waterway for commercial shipping in Germany.
- Many historic towns, like Hamelin and Bremen, are located along the Weser.
- The landscape of the Weser Uplands is popular for hiking.
Advanced Usage
- The Weser River: This is a common, more descriptive form, explicitly identifying it as a river.
- Cruises on the Weser River are a popular tourist activity.
Variants and Related Words
- Wesergebirge (proper noun): The "Weser Hills," a mountain range along the river.
- Weser Renaissance (proper noun): A regional style of Renaissance architecture prevalent in the Weser region in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Synonyms
- Waterway
- River (when used in the specific form "Weser River")
Notes on Meaning
"Weser" functions exclusively as a proper noun referring to this specific river and the region associated with it. It does not have other general meanings in English.
Noun
- a river in northwestern Germany that flows northward to the North Sea near Bremerhaven