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Severn River

Severn River

1 3.4
A river in England and Wales that flows into the Bristol Channel and is the longest in Great Britain
  • proper noun
: río Severn
  • The Severn River is famous for its tidal bore, which attracts many visitors each year.

Examples

  • The Severn River runs through several historic towns before emptying into the Bristol Channel.

  • Flooding along the Severn River caused widespread disruption in nearby towns.

  • He took a boat trip along the picturesque Severn River during his holiday.

  • The Severn River is known for its stunning scenery.

  • Have you ever visited the Severn River?

  • The picturesque scenery along the Severn River makes it a popular spot for photographers.

  • Many fisherman enjoy casting their lines into the Severn River during the early morning hours.

Synonyms

Severn
vsSevern River
1 5.5

A river in England and Wales that flows into the Bristol Channel

is the same name but written with the common noun second
River Severn
vsSevern River
1 3.0

The longest river in Great Britain that flows from Wales through England into the Bristol Channel

is the same name but written with the place name after the noun

Surface Forms

Severn River main

Morphology

Severn + river

The phrase is compositionally simple: it denotes a river called 'Severn' and the noun 'river' gives the basic meaning (a watercourse). Although specific facts like it being the longest river in Great Britain require world knowledge, the construction 'ProperName + river' is directly interpretable by learners who know the constituent words and the naming pattern.

Etymology

Severn River in England and Wales may come from an old story about a river goddess called 'Sabrina' (Welsh 'Hafren'). People long ago said the river was named after her, so the name keeps that old personal story.