Apalachicola River

proper noun

Meaning

A major river in the southeastern United States formed by the confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers, flowing south through Florida into the Apalachicola Bay.

Examples

  • The Apalachicola River supports a diverse ecosystem that is unique to the Florida Panhandle.
  • Environmentalists have long debated the water management policies affecting the flow of the Apalachicola River.