hudson

/ˈhjuːsdən/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a male given name

“John Hudson is a renowned artist.”

2. noun

a river in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada, flowing into New York Bay

“The Hudson River offers beautiful scenery for kayaking.”

3. noun

a city in New York state, located at the confluence of the Hudson River and the Mohawk River

“Hudson is famous for its historic architecture.”

4. noun

a surname of English origin, often referring to someone who lived near a body of water, especially the River Hudson

“The Hudson family has a long history in the region.”

5. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the River Hudson

“The Hudson Valley is a beautiful region in upstate New York.”

6. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Hudson River

“The Hudson River School was a group of 19th-century American landscape painters.”

Synonyms

  • bay
  • river

Antonyms

  • ocean
  • sea