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white river

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1

American A major 722-mile river in the United States that flows through Arkansas and Missouri, serving as an important tributary to the Mississippi River and renowned for its trout fishing.

2

American A significant river in the U.S. state of Indiana that flows through the capital city of Indianapolis and serves as the main tributary to the Wabash River.

3

A common proper name given to numerous rivers around the world, typically named for the light or milky color of their waters.

Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'White River' is an extremely common geographical name, context (such as the state or region) is usually required to clarify which specific waterway is being discussed.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White river. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white-river
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