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