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Niagara River

Niagara River

2.0
A river flowing from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario that forms the border between Ontario and New York
  • proper noun
  • /naɪˈæɡərə ˈrɪvər/
translation icon : río Niágara
  • The border between Canada and the United States runs along the Niagara River in this region.
  • crossing the Niagara River

Examples

  • Many migratory birds follow the Niagara River during their seasonal journeys.

  • The Niagara River is famous for its stunning waterfalls and scenic beauty.

  • The Niagara River is famous for its stunning waterfalls.

  • I visited the Niagara River last summer.

  • The Niagara River flows majestically between Canada and the United States.

  • Many tourists visit the Niagara River to enjoy its scenic beauty and powerful waterfalls.

  • Fishermen often gather at the Niagara River to catch trout and salmon.

Synonyms

Niagara
vsNiagara River
7 1.8

A river that flows from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario along the border between Canada and the United States

is the full formal name rather than the shorter name

Surface Forms

Niagara River main

Morphology

Niagara + river

This is a straightforward proper-name + generic-noun composition: a B1 learner who knows 'Niagara' (as a place/name) and 'river' will readily understand it denotes the river called Niagara. Proper-name + river constructions are highly compositional and cross-linguistically common, so the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Niagara River may come from a Native American word that people say meant 'thunder of waters', a vivid image of the loud, crashing falls on the river. That's why the name fits the river's strong flow and famous roar.