Savannah (Noun)
Meaning 1
A port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Meaning 2
A river in South Carolina that flows southeast to the Atlantic.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Savannah River forms part of the border between Georgia and South Carolina before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Port of Savannah is one of the busiest ports on the East Coast, located near the mouth of the Savannah River.
- The Savannah River flows through the city of Savannah, Georgia, before continuing southeast to the Atlantic.
- The river's basin covers a significant portion of western South Carolina and eastern Georgia, including the city of Augusta, which is located on the Savannah River.
- The Savannah River is approximately 301 miles long and flows southeast from its source in the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
A flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The safari guide led the tourists through the savannah, pointing out various species of wildlife.
- The savannah stretched out as far as the eye could see, a seemingly endless expanse of grass and acacia trees.
- The lions lazed in the shade of a tree, their tawny coats blending in with the savannah surroundings.
- The savannah was ablaze with color as the sun set, the grasses and wildflowers glowing golden in the fading light.
- As the rainy season ended, the savannah began to dry out, the grasses turning a brittle brown.