Wabash
Americannoun
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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.
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a city in N Indiana.
noun
Example Sentences
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At 15 his first job was sweeping up at Opryland USA, a park known for live shows and rides like the Wabash Cannonball, a roller coaster named for a train song.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
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 returning to his home state.
From Washington 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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