trent
trent — geographical name
1. a river of around 241 kilometres in the southeast of Ontario, Canada. It starts
a river of around 241 kilometres in the southeast of Ontario, Canada. It starts in the Kawartha Lakes area, passes through Rice Lake, and finally reaches Lake Ontario. The place where it enters the lake is near Bay of Quinte. The Trent is part of the Trent-Severn Waterway, a canal system linking Lake Ontario with Lake Huron.
Every summer, Christopher rents a small cabin near the Trent River in Ontario.
the Trent River + region to disambiguate
Adina explored the Trent-Severn Waterway by canoe, travelling from the Trent River to Lake Ontario.
the Trent River as part of a waterway system
Fishermen on the Trent River often catch bass and pike near Rice Lake.
Putri visited Peterborough and walked along the Trent River path last October.
The Trent River freezes over in some sections during the coldest Ontario winters.
natural feature + region context
- the Trent River
- Trent-Severn Waterway
- on the Trent
- the River Trent
Usage Note
This river shares its name with two other rivers (in England and North Carolina). Adding 'Ontario' or 'Canada' after the name helps avoid confusion.
2. a river in central England, about 274 kilometres long. It flows north-northeast
a river in central England, about 274 kilometres long. It flows north-northeast and eventually meets the Ouse River; together they become the Humber, a large estuary that reaches the North Sea. The city of Stoke-on-Trent takes part of its name from this river.
The River Trent flows through the city of Nottingham on its way to the Humber.
the River Trent (British naming order)
Zuri took a walking tour along the Trent in Staffordshire last autumn.
Pedro delivered gravel by barge along the River Trent from Staffordshire to the Humber estuary.
uses: transport and trade on the river
The village of Trent Lock sits where the Erewash Canal meets the River Trent.
Jack and his family went on a narrowboat holiday along the River Trent last July.
- the River Trent
- the Trent
- on the Trent
- the Trent Valley
Usage Note
In British English, this river is most often called 'the River Trent' or simply 'the Trent'. It is the third-longest river in the United Kingdom.
3. a short river of about 64 kilometres in the southeast of North Carolina, United
a short river of about 64 kilometres in the southeast of North Carolina, United States. It runs east through low-lying coastal land and joins the waters of the Neuse River. The town of Trenton, North Carolina, sits along this river.
Maeve kayaked down the Trent River in North Carolina during her spring break.
the Trent River + US state for disambiguation
Renata and her family moved to Trenton, North Carolina, to live close to the Trent River.
Soraya saw herons and turtles while canoeing on the Trent River near Trenton.
Tara watched the Trent River flow into the Neuse River from her dock near the North Carolina coast.
- the Trent River
- Trent River, North Carolina
Usage Note
This is the least well-known of the three Trent Rivers. Mentioning 'North Carolina' or 'NC' is essential for clarity.
Etymology
The name 'Trent' comes from an ancient Celtic word meaning 'the flooding river' or 'the trespasser' — a reference to the way the river often overflowed its banks. The name was later adopted by Anglo-Saxon settlers and has been used for at least three different rivers in English-speaking regions.