estuary (Meaning)
estuary (n)
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
estuary (n.)
A place where water boils up; a spring that wells forth.
A passage, as the mouth of a river or lake, where the tide meets the current; an arm of the sea; a frith.
estuary (a.)
Belonging to, or formed in, an estuary; as, estuary strata.
Synonyms & Antonyms of estuary
estuary Sentence Examples
- The river widens into a vast estuary, where fresh and saltwater converge.
- The estuary serves as a nursery for diverse marine life, including crabs, shrimp, and fish.
- Boats navigate the shallow waters of the estuary, carrying goods and connecting distant shores.
- The muddy sediment of the estuary provides a rich habitat for benthic organisms.
- Birdwatchers flock to the estuary to observe migratory waterfowl and other avian species.
- The estuary's natural levees protect adjacent floodplains from storm surges.
- Water quality monitoring in the estuary ensures its ecological integrity.
- The estuary's mangroves provide vital ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration and coastal protection.
- Local communities depend on the estuary for food, fishing, and recreational activities.
- Estuaries are vital coastal environments that connect rivers, oceans, and human populations.
FAQs About the word estuary
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mixA place where water boils up; a spring that wells forth., A passage, as the mouth of a
bay, firth, bayou, fiord, creek, port, bight,cove, fjord, embayment
No antonyms found.
The river widens into a vast estuary, where fresh and saltwater converge.
The estuary serves as a nursery for diverse marine life, including crabs, shrimp, and fish.
Boats navigate the shallow waters of the estuary, carrying goods and connecting distant shores.
The muddy sediment of the estuary provides a rich habitat for benthic organisms.
