river (Meaning)
river (n)
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
river (n.)
One who rives or splits.
A large stream of water flowing in a bed or channel and emptying into the ocean, a sea, a lake, or another stream; a stream larger than a rivulet or brook.
Fig.: A large stream; copious flow; abundance; as, rivers of blood; rivers of oil.
river (v. i.)
To hawk by the side of a river; to fly hawks at river fowl.
Synonyms & Antonyms of river
river Sentence Examples
- The mighty river snaked through the lush valley, its waters shimmering in the sunlight.
- The canoe glided effortlessly down the river, its occupants marveling at the tranquil scenery.
- The roaring river cascaded over the waterfall, creating a deafening thunder.
- The bridge spanned the river, connecting two distant communities.
- The riverbank was a haven for wildlife, attracting a variety of birds and animals.
- The river provided a vital source of sustenance for the surrounding ecosystem.
- The river's current carried a flotilla of kayaks downstream.
- The ice-covered river glistened like a frozen mirror during the winter months.
- The river was a natural boundary that marked the separation of two kingdoms.
- The search party followed the winding river, hoping to locate the missing hikers.
FAQs About the word river
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)One who rives or splits., A large stream of water flowing in a bed or channel and emptying into the ocean,
rivulet, stream, waterway,canal, sluice, millrace, racecourse, raceway, spillway,watercourse
drip, drought, trickle, drip,trickle, drought,dribble, drouth, dribble, drouth
The mighty river snaked through the lush valley, its waters shimmering in the sunlight.
The canoe glided effortlessly down the river, its occupants marveling at the tranquil scenery.
The roaring river cascaded over the waterfall, creating a deafening thunder.
The bridge spanned the river, connecting two distant communities.
