willamette

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a picnic by the Willamette River.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A river in the U.S. state of Oregon: The Willamette is a major tributary of the Columbia River, flowing northward through the Willamette Valley.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Willamette River flows through the heart of Portland.
  • Fertile farmland lines the banks of the Willamette.

Advanced Usage

• "Willamette Valley": Refers to the large, fertile region in Oregon through which the river flows, known for agriculture and vineyards.
  • The Willamette Valley is famous for its pinot noir.

Variants and Related Words

• Willamette Valley (proper noun): The region drained by the Willamette River.

Synonyms

• Waterway: A general term for a river, canal, or other navigable channel.
• Tributary: A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake. (The Willamette is a tributary of the Columbia River.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a river in western Oregon that flows north into the Columbia River near Portland

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Willamette
• Willamette River