Potomac

[ puh-toh-muhk ]

noun

1. a river flowing SE from the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia, along the boundary between Maryland and Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay. 287 miles (460 km) long.
2. a city in central Maryland, near Washington, D.C.

Potomac

/ pəˈtəʊmək /

noun

1. a river in the E central US, rising in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia: flows northeast, then generally southeast to Chesapeake Bay. Length (from the confluence of headstreams): 462 km (287 miles)

Example Sentences

Trust me, they’re not celebrating across the Potomac at the Pentagon.

From Salon

Yacht moorings: During renovations, he spent time on one of his yachts anchored in the Potomac River and another penthouse apartment.

From New York Times

Candiace Dillard Basset is taking a break from ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ after five seasons to focus on music and acting opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times

Stumpy frequently becomes submerged in flood waters from the Potomac and has become a social media phenom.

From Seattle Times

Maryland police arrested “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger and cited her for driving under the influence after she allegedly crashed her Maserati late Tuesday .

From Los Angeles Times