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Definition of washougal
washougal
/wɑːˈʃuː.ɡəl/
wa · shou · gal
washougal Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A city in Clark County, Washington, United States, situated on the Washington side of the Columbia River.
Example
"We stopped for lunch in Washougal before driving further into the Columbia River Gorge."
2
American A river in the U.S. state of Washington that flows south into the Columbia River near the city of Washougal.
Example
"The Washougal River is highly regarded by local residents for its excellent summer swimming holes and fishing spots."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Cascades (Chinookan) people of the Pacific Northwest; the name is traditionally believed to mean 'rushing water' or 'river of rocks'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Washougal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/washougal