Red River (Noun)
Meaning
A tributary of the Mississippi River that flows eastward from Texas along the southern boundary of Oklahoma and through Louisiana.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Red River flows through four U.S. states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, before emptying into the Mississippi River.
- In the early 19th century, the Red River was an important route for the transportation of goods and people between the Mississippi River and the southwestern United States.
- The Red River forms part of the border between Texas and Oklahoma, and has been the subject of disputes over territory and water rights.
- The Red River is approximately 724 miles long and drains an area of over 65,000 square miles, making it one of the largest river systems in the southern United States.
- The Red River Valley, which includes parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, is a major agricultural region, with crops such as cotton, corn, and soybeans being grown along the river's fertile floodplain.