Connecticut River (Noun)
Meaning
A river in the northeastern United States; flows south from northern New Hampshire along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont and through Massachusetts and Connecticut where it empties into Long Island Sound.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Connecticut River forms part of the border between New Hampshire and Vermont before flowing through Massachusetts and Connecticut.
- As the longest river in New England, the Connecticut River plays a vital role in the region's ecosystem.
- Several major cities, including Hartford and Springfield, have developed along the banks of the Connecticut River over time.
- Flowing south from northern New Hampshire, the Connecticut River offers stunning views and diverse wildlife throughout its course.
- In its lower reaches, the Connecticut River flows through a diverse range of landscapes before emptying into Long Island Sound in Connecticut.