Wabash

American

[waw-bash] / ˈwɔ bæʃ /

noun

a river flowing from W Ohio through Indiana, along part of the boundary between Indiana and Illinois, into the Ohio River. 475 miles (765 km) long.
a city in N Indiana.

Wabash British

/ ˈwɔːbæʃ /

noun

a river in the E central US, rising in W Ohio and flowing west and southwest to join the Ohio River in Indiana. Length: 764 km (475 miles)

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We checked into a hotel on Wabash Avenue called the Oxford House, and after dinner my dad asked if I’d like to take in a movie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

For me, one of those times was when I was walking up Wabash Avenue in downtown Chicago toward Trump Tower.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2025

When most cited safety, he organized a meet-and-greet with Jurado and other local mothers at the Wabash Recreation Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

His made college stops at Wabash, Lambuth, Drake, Arkansas State, Mississippi and South Florida before Wilson brought him back to his home state as defensive coordinator.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2023

The only river I knew the name of around here was the Wabash, but I’d like to see a river called Styx.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

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