James River (Noun)
Meaning 1
A river in Virginia that flows east into Chesapeake Bay at Hampton Roads.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The historic city of Jamestown was established near the mouth of the James River in Virginia in 1607.
- Several major cities, including Richmond and Newport News, are situated along the James River.
- The James River flows approximately 340 miles through the heart of Virginia before emptying into the Chesapeake Bay.
- After a long day, the scenic views of the James River were the perfect place to relax and unwind.
- The James River played a significant role in Virginia's early economy, supporting trade and transportation along its waters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A river that rises in North Dakota and flows southward across South Dakota to the Missouri.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The James River originates in the White Earth and Pipestem National Wildlife Refuges in southeastern North Dakota.
- The James River was navigated for centuries by Native Americans and by early French explorers.
- It flows southward across the state of South Dakota, roughly bisecting the state's agricultural areas before flowing into the Missouri River.
- The James River serves an important agricultural role in eastern South Dakota by providing water for irrigation.
- The James River was traversed by early fur traders, missionaries, and army expeditions traveling to the western frontier.