Willamette

[wi-lam-it]

noun

1. a river flowing N through NW Oregon into the Columbia River at Portland. About 290 miles (465 km) long.

Example Sentences

A native Californian and graduate of Sacramento State, Sasse settled in Canby, Ore., a small Willamette Valley town south of Portland, about three decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Pomeroy’s body was discovered in the Willamette River located in Hyak Park, Oregon, on Wednesday around 10 a.m., according to a press release from the Benton County Sheriff's Office.

From Salon

Pomeroy’s family told Portland Monthly that the accident occurred when their inner tubes, which were tied together, flipped over in fast-moving currents after hitting a snag on the Willamette River.

From Salon

Willamette Week revealed that the company sold dozens of properties to its pension fund and has struggled to pay bills.

From Seattle Times

It’s a shame, because this is a good vintage in the Willamette Valley.

From Seattle Times