Drina

[ dree-nuh, -nah ]

/ ˈdri nə, -nɑ /

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noun

a river in S Europe, flowing N along the part of the border between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Sava River at Belgrade, Serbia. 285 miles (459 km) long.

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Words nearby Drina

drill string, drill team, drill tower, drily, Drin, Drina, D-ring, drink, drinkable, drink-driver, drink-driving

How to use Drina in a sentence

Yesterday and the day before I ran across country through Valievo toward Drina.
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915|Various
Drina dropped the cat, swept the curly hair from her eyes, and stood up very straight in her kilts and bare knees.
The Younger Set|Robert W. Chambers
Drina entertained Boots, and then Selwyn returned and talked army talk with him until tea was served.
The Younger Set|Robert W. Chambers
Drina poured tea very prettily; Nina had driven Austin to vespers.
The Younger Set|Robert W. Chambers

The family dined at seven so Drina could sit up; special treat on account of Boots's presence at table.
The Younger Set|Robert W. Chambers