Big Muddy River

noun

1. a river in SW Illinois, flowing SW into the Mississippi. About 120 miles (195 km) long.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Big Muddy River¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

In a deposition from Big Muddy River Correctional Center, Hacker noted that he had a “very troubled childhood” with a grandmother who molested him and an alcoholic father who beat his mother.

From Washington Times

He drove over a big, muddy river, and laughed out loud when he saw that the name of it, according to the sign, was the Big Muddy River.

From Literature

In Southern Illinois, a flood warning has been issued for a portion of the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.

From Washington Times

Army Corps of Engineers says Rend Lake in southern Illinois was crucial to alleviate flooding on the Big Muddy River and Casey Fork River when water levels rose in recent weeks.

From Washington Times

And in southern Illinois, the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro is also under a flood warning.

From Washington Times