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Definition of tombigbee
tombigbee
/tɑːmˈbɪɡ.bi/
Tom · big · bee
tombigbee Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A major river in the southern United States, flowing southward approximately 200 miles through northeastern Mississippi and western Alabama, where it joins the Alabama River to form the Mobile River.
Example
"Commercial barges regularly transport coal and timber down the Tombigbee River on their way to the Gulf of Mexico."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Choctaw phrase 'itumbi ikbi', which translates to 'box maker' or 'coffin maker', likely in reference to a historical or legendary figure who lived along its banks.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tombigbee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tombigbee