Eastern United States (Noun)
Meaning
The region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The eastern United States is a culturally and geographically diverse region that includes major cities like New York and Chicago.
- The eastern United States has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers.
- The Appalachian Mountains are an important geological feature of the eastern United States.
- Immigrants arriving in the eastern United States were often processed at Ellis Island in New York Harbor.
- The eastern United States is home to numerous iconic American landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty and Independence Hall.