thames
noun
Form of thame , plural of thame.
Simple meaning
A river in southern England, flowing 336 km from Gloucestershire, through Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey and Greater London.
Pronunciation
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tehmzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɛmz
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Definition
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noun
A sea area centred on the Thames Estuary.
The longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
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A river in southern England, flowing 336 km (209 mi.) from Gloucestershire, through Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey and Greater London, and between Essex and Kent to the Thames Estuary and North Sea.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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The longest river in England.
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