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Definition of yarra

yarra

/ˈjær.ə/
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• noun

1

Australian A significant river in south-central Victoria, Australia, flowing from the Yarra Ranges into Port Phillip Bay, and serving as the primary waterway upon which the city of Melbourne was established.

Example

"We took a leisurely boat cruise down the Yarra, admiring the Melbourne skyline at sunset."

• Rhymes for yarra

• Nearby Words

yarmouth
yarn
yaroslavl
yarra
yarrow
yatsushiro
yavne

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung Indigenous Australian phrase 'Yarra Yarra', meaning 'ever flowing' or 'waterfall', which was mistakenly applied as the specific name of the river by early European settlers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yarra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yarra
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