Arkansas (Noun)
Meaning 1
A state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A river that rises in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and flows southeast through Kansas and Oklahoma and through Arkansas to become a tributary of the Mississippi River.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Arkansas River originates in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and flows southeast through the Great Plains.
- The Arkansas River forms part of the border between the states of Kansas and Oklahoma.
- The Arkansas River flows through the Ouachita Mountains in western Arkansas before emptying into the Mississippi River.
- The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, contributing significant amounts of water and sediment.
- The Arkansas River has played a crucial role in the history and development of the region, supporting agriculture, industry, and urban growth.