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Aare

Aare

1 9.6
A river in north central Switzerland that flows northeast to join the Rhine
  • proper noun
: Aare
  • Kayakers often navigate the flowing currents of the Aare during the warmer months.

Examples

  • They live quietly, take walks together along the Aare, are companions to each other, and grow old contentedly.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • The crystal-clear waters of the Aare attract many tourists each year who come to admire its beauty.

  • Taking the night air along the river Aare, one sees evidence for two worlds in one.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • From Aare, there was a new community of Oja-Idera at the site of the central market within Opin.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Many people enjoy taking a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Aare in the summer.

Synonyms

Aare River
vsAare
6.2

A river in north central Switzerland that flows northeast into the Rhine

is the same meaning but differs in wording or order
Aar
vsAare
8.7

A river in north central Switzerland that flows into the Rhine

is the same meaning but spells or expands the name differently

Compounds

Aare River
6.2

A river in north central Switzerland that flows northeast into the Rhine

Surface Forms

Aare main

Etymology

The word Aare comes from a very old word meaning 'flow' or 'water', similar to other river names like Isar and Isère. So, the name Aare reminds us that it is a river that flows through Switzerland.