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Shannon
SHA-nuhn
Shannon (name) means the longest river in Ireland, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean, and the town and airport near its mouth. Example: “They flew into Shannon Airport before driving along the river of the same name.”
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The longest river in Ireland, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean, and the town and airport near its mouth.
"They flew into Shannon Airport before driving along the river of the same name."
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A unisex given name, taken from the river or the related Irish surname.
"Shannon Downey goes for the unfinished stitching projects."
— Konstantin Toropin, A woman found an unfinished, 20-year-old quilt and complete strangers are helping piece it together (2019)
"Shannon started her new job on Monday."
How to use Shannon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as Ireland's longest river, and also a popular unisex first name.
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Etymology
From Irish Sionainn, the name of the river; the surname is an anglicized form of Ó Seanaigh.
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What does “Shannon” mean?
The word “Shannon” means the longest river in Ireland, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean, and the town and airport near its mouth. In plain terms, best known as Ireland's longest river, and also a popular unisex first name.
How do you pronounce “Shannon”?
“Shannon” is pronounced SHA-nuhn (/ˈʃænən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Shannon” in a sentence?
Here is “Shannon” used in a sentence: “They flew into Shannon Airport before driving along the river of the same name.”
What part of speech is “Shannon”?
“Shannon” is a name.
Where does the word “Shannon” come from?
The word “Shannon” comes from Irish. From Irish Sionainn, the name of the river; the surname is an anglicized form of Ó Seanaigh.
Is “Shannon” a common word?
“Shannon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Shannon” have?
“Shannon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the longest river in Ireland, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean, and the town and airport near its mouth.
What is the difference between Shannon the river and Shannon the name?
As a river, Shannon refers to the longest river in Ireland, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean, along with the town and airport near its mouth. As a name, Shannon is a unisex given name derived from the river or the related Irish surname.
Where does Shannon Airport get its name?
Shannon Airport takes its name from its location near the mouth of the River Shannon in Ireland.
Is Shannon a male or female name?
Shannon is a unisex given name, meaning it is used for both males and females, and it derives from the Irish river or the related surname.
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