Mississippi River (Noun)
Meaning
A major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Mississippi River is a major transportation route for the United States, with many barges and boats traveling along its length.
- Mark Twain's famous novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is set on the Mississippi River, where Huck and Jim travel down the river on a raft.
- The Mississippi River forms the border between the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin, and then flows southward through the center of the United States.
- New Orleans is situated near the mouth of the Mississippi River, where the river empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
- In the spring, the Mississippi River often floods its banks, causing problems for the cities and towns along its route.