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River Avon

River Avon

2.8
A river in southwest England that starts in Gloucestershire and flows through Bristol to the Severn estuary
  • proper noun
translation icon : río Avon
  • The River Avon flows through the heart of Bristol.

Examples

  • The famous Clifton Suspension Bridge spans the River Avon near Bristol.

  • Many tourists enjoy boat trips along the scenic River Avon.

  • The flooding of the River Avon caused major disruptions in the local area.

  • Have you ever visited the River Avon?

  • Many tourists enjoy boat trips along the scenic River Avon.

  • The famous Clifton Suspension Bridge spans the River Avon near Bristol.

  • The flooding of the River Avon caused major disruptions in the local area.

Synonyms

Avon
vsRiver Avon
20 3.3

A river in southwest England that flows through Bristol

refers to the specific southwestern English river rising in Gloucestershire and reaching the Severn

Surface Forms

River Avon main

Morphology

river + Avon

The phrase is a straightforward place name formed by the generic noun 'river' plus the proper name 'Avon', so a B1 learner who knows 'river' and recognizes 'Avon' as a river name will readily understand it denotes that specific river. Although 'Avon' historically means 'river' (making the name tautological), the meaning is fully compositional and follows common cross-linguistic naming patterns.

Etymology

River Avon near Bristol also takes its name from the old British word Avon, which just meant 'river'. So calling it River Avon is like saying 'river river', and that is why several rivers share this name.