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Definition of willamette

willamette

/wɪˈlæm.ət/
Wil · lam · ette
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willamette Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A fertile valley in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, stretching along the Willamette River in Oregon and famous for its agriculture and wine production.

Example

"Many pioneers on the Oregon Trail sought to settle in the lush Willamette Valley."

2

American A major tributary of the Columbia River located entirely within the US state of Oregon, flowing northward between the Cascade Range and the Coast Range.

• Rhymes for willamette

• Nearby Words

wiliness
wilkes-barre
will
willamette
willamette falls
willet
willful

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a Kalapuyan indigenous word, possibly 'Wal-lam-t', referring to a prominent village near the falls of the river. It was adapted by French fur trappers as 'Ouallamet' before being Anglicized to 'Willamette'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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