Bull Run

noun

1. a creek in NE Virginia: two important battles of the Civil War were fought near here, 1861 and 1862, both resulting in defeat for the Union forces.

Bull Run

noun

1. See Manassas
   Battles of Bull Run
   Battles of Bull Run two battles fought at Manassas Junction near a stream named Bull Run, during the American Civil War (July, 1861 and August, 1862), in both of which the Federal army was routed by the Confederates Also known asFirst and Second Manassas See also Manassas

Example Sentences

Plans are to restore the weapons and place them on the Bull Run battlefield.

From Washington Post

Like at Bull Run, when I am in the presence of those old family letters, I am transported.

From The Daily Beast

The Great Bull Run is less about being in danger than feeling like you are.

From The Daily Beast

But the old city, site of the bull run, has the inevitable trappings of a theme park for aficionados of the vicarious kind.

From The Daily Beast

Brazil's bull run that saw gross domestic product expand 7.5 percent in 2010 has fallen flat.

From The Daily Beast

The changes in monetary policy after the financial crisis—another set of discontinuities—touched off the bull run in gold.

From The Daily Beast

The battle of Bull Run stung the loyal masses of the North, and filled them with a determination to redeem their tarnished honor.

From Project Gutenberg

One thing must be had in view, that the troops must occupy a position from which they can reach Bull Run to-night or by morning.

From Project Gutenberg

It may be necessary to fall back behind Bull Run at Centreville to-night.

From Project Gutenberg

A picturesque view unfolds from this point eastward across Bull Run and westward to the mountains.

From Project Gutenberg

The line of battle was nearly parallel with Bull Run, whereas in the first battle it was perpendicular to it.

From Project Gutenberg