potomac

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A proper noun referring to a major river in the eastern United States that flows from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, often used as a metonym for the U.S. federal government or Washington, D.C.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname eines großen Flusses im Osten der USA, der von den Appalachen zur Chesapeake Bay fließt; häufig als Metonym für die US-Bundesregierung oder Washington, D.C. verwendet.

1. River in the eastern United States B1 formal american

   A major river that flows from the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay, forming part of the border between Maryland and Virginia.

   • The Potomac River is a popular spot for kayaking and fishing.
   • George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon, overlooks the Potomac.
   • The Potomac flows through Washington, D.C., providing a scenic backdrop.

   🇩🇪Potomac

2. Metonym for Washington, D.C. B2 informal american

   A term sometimes used to refer to the U.S. federal government or the city of Washington, D.C., due to the river's proximity.

   • The decisions made on the Potomac affect the entire country.
   • He moved to the Potomac to work in politics.
   • The Potomac is buzzing with news of the new policy.

   🇩🇪Washington, D.C.

   Synonyme: beltwaycapitaldistrictwashington