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Definition of oldman river
oldman river
• noun
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Canadian A river in southern Alberta, Canada, originating in the Canadian Rockies and flowing eastward approximately 362 kilometers past Fort Macleod and Lethbridge before joining the Bow River to form the South Saskatchewan River.
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse the Canadian river 'Oldman River' (spelled with 'Oldman' as a single word) with 'Ol' Man River', the traditional nickname for the Mississippi River and the title of the famous 1927 show tune.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oldman river. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oldman-river