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Definition of deschutes

deschutes

/dəˈʃuːts/
De · schutes
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deschutes Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major river in central Oregon, United States, that flows northward into the Columbia River and is highly regarded for its scenic beauty, fly fishing, and whitewater rafting.

2

American A county located in central Oregon, United States, known for its expansive outdoor recreation industry and anchored by the city of Bend.

Example

"Bend serves as the economic hub and county seat of Deschutes."

• Rhymes for deschutes

• Nearby Words

descendant
descender
descent
deschutes
descramble
descrambler
describable

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the French phrase 'Rivière des Chutes' (River of the Falls), a name given by early French-Canadian fur trappers referring to the falls on the Columbia River near the mouth of the Deschutes River.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deschutes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deschutes
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