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Rhine
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Rhine (name) means a major river flowing through Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands into the North Sea. Example: “They took a boat cruise down the Rhine past several old castles.”
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A major river flowing through Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands into the North Sea.
"They took a boat cruise down the Rhine past several old castles."
"Roads on either side of the river Rhine will be closed as authorities seal off the large evacuation zone. The Unesco World Heritage Cologne Cathedral sits just outside the area."
— Alex Croft, Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne as major bomb defusal operation underway (2025)
How to use Rhine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the major rivers of Western Europe.
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- rhines
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Etymology
From Old English Rin, ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to flow" — the same root behind the word run.
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What does “Rhine” mean?
The word “Rhine” means a major river flowing through Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands into the North Sea. In plain terms, one of the major rivers of Western Europe.
How do you pronounce “Rhine”?
“Rhine” is pronounced ryn (/ɹaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rhine” in a sentence?
Here is “Rhine” used in a sentence: “They took a boat cruise down the Rhine past several old castles.”
What part of speech is “Rhine”?
“Rhine” is a name.
Where does the word “Rhine” come from?
The word “Rhine” comes from Old English. From Old English Rin, ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to flow" — the same root behind the word run.
Is “Rhine” a common word?
“Rhine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
