yellowstone

Thân thiện

The Yellowstone River flows through a wide valley with mountains in the distance.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A major river in the western United States: The Yellowstone River is a tributary of the Missouri River, flowing through the states of Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota. 2. The namesake feature of a national park: The river flows through and gives its name to Yellowstone National Park.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Yellowstone is the longest undammed river in the contiguous United States.
  • We went fishing on the Yellowstone during our vacation.
  • The park, Yellowstone, is famous for its geothermal features and wildlife.

Advanced Usage

• "The Yellowstone": Using the definite article "the" before "Yellowstone" typically refers specifically to the Yellowstone River.
  • Lewis and Clark explored the region near the Yellowstone.

Variants and Related Words

• Yellowstone National Park (proper noun): The first and one of the most famous national parks in the world, established in 1872, located primarily in Wyoming.
  • Yellowstone National Park is home to Old Faithful geyser.
• Yellowstone Caldera (proper noun): The massive volcanic caldera and supervolcano located within Yellowstone National Park.
• Yellowstone hotspot (proper noun): The volcanic hotspot that created the caldera and the park's geothermal activity.

Synonyms

• Yellowstone River (proper noun): The full, formal name of the river.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Yellowstone
• Yellowstone River