river — a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪvər/
Example Sentences
- My GPS said 'turn right at the river' but I accidentally jumped in!
- The Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world.
- We went fishing by the river every weekend.
river
NOUN[/ˈrɪvər/]
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French riviere, which developed from Latin riparius, meaning 'of or pertaining to a riverbank'. The term originally denoted a watercourse or the banks along which water flows.
Breakdown
Latin riparius (riparian, of riverbanks) → Old French riviere → Middle English river. The root ripa- refers to banks or shores, with -arius forming an adjective meaning 'relating to'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My GPS said 'turn right at the river' but I accidentally jumped in!”
“The Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world.”
“We went fishing by the river every weekend.”
“The river was so clear that I could see fish swimming like they were in an aquarium.”
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