creek (Meaning)
creek (n)
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
any member of the Creek Confederacy (especially the Muskogee) formerly living in Georgia and Alabama but now chiefly in Oklahoma
Synonyms & Antonyms of creek
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creek Sentence Examples
- The cool water of the creek gurgled invitingly on a hot summer day.
- We followed the winding creek through the dense forest, sunlight dappling the surface.
- The children skipped stones across the shallow part of the creek, sending ripples outwards.
- After heavy rains, the normally gentle creek became a raging torrent.
- The old wooden bridge creaked precariously as we crossed the creek.
- We picnicked on the grassy bank next to the creek, listening to the soothing sound of flowing water.
- The fisherman cast his line into the clear waters of the creek, hoping for a catch.
- Deer tracks led us down to the hidden creek, a haven for wildlife.
- The local legend spoke of a hidden treasure buried somewhere along the creek bed.
- We built a small dam with rocks and sticks, turning the creek into a mini-pond for a while.
FAQs About the word creek
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river), any member of the Creek Confederacy (especially the Muskogee) formerly living
brook, runnel, brooklet, bayou, runoff,stream, beck, rivulet, canal, burn
No antonyms found.
The cool water of the creek gurgled invitingly on a hot summer day.
We followed the winding creek through the dense forest, sunlight dappling the surface.
The children skipped stones across the shallow part of the creek, sending ripples outwards.
After heavy rains, the normally gentle creek became a raging torrent.
