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tennessee

/ˌtɛn.əˈsiː/

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noun

/ˌtɛn.əˈsiː/B1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее штат в восточно-центральной части Соединённых Штатов, а также реку, протекающую через этот регион, образованную слиянием двух рек около Ноксвилла и следующую по U-образному пути до впадения в реку Огайо в западном Кентукки.

A proper noun referring to a state located in the east central United States, as well as a river that flows through the region, formed by the confluence of two rivers near Knoxville and following a U-shaped course to join the Ohio River in western Kentucky.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. State in the USAA2formalamerican

    A state located in the southeastern region of the United States, known for its music heritage, including country and blues, and its major cities like Nashville and Memphis.

    ruТеннесси

    • She moved to Tennessee to pursue a career in country music.
    • The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located in Tennessee.
    • Memphis, Tennessee, is famous for its barbecue and blues music.
  2. River in the USAB1formalamerican

    A major river in the southeastern United States, formed by the confluence of the Holston and French Broad Rivers near Knoxville, Tennessee. It flows in a U-shaped path through Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky before emptying into the Ohio River.

    ruРека в США

    • The Tennessee River is a vital waterway for transportation and recreation.
    • They went fishing on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga.
    • The river's course creates the famous 'Tennessee Valley' region.
Forms
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  • tennessees' possessive plural form
  • tennessee's possessive singular form