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creekside

creekside

3.3
On the side of a small river or stream
  • adjective
  • /ˈkrikˌsaɪd/
  • US
translation icon : junto al arroyo
  • The creekside picnic area was perfect for our family gathering.

Examples

  • The creekside trail is popular with hikers and birdwatchers throughout the year.

  • We found a beautiful creekside spot to fish.

  • They enjoyed breakfast on the creekside patio, listening to the gentle flow of water.

  • We spent the afternoon relaxing in a creekside hammock, shaded by tall trees.

  • They enjoyed breakfast on the creekside patio, listening to the gentle flow of water.

  • The creekside trail is popular with hikers and birdwatchers throughout the year.

  • We spent the afternoon relaxing in a creekside hammock, shaded by tall trees.

Synonyms

riverside
vscreekside
55 2.3

Land beside a river

is beside a smaller channel rather than a large river
waterside
vscreekside
2 3.2

Land along the edge of a river or lake

is specific to the side of a small natural channel
streamside
vscreekside
3.4

Next to a stream

is next to an even smaller natural channel

How Close

creekside
  • US
3.3
nearby
325 1.0

Surface Forms

creekside positive

Morphology

creekside = creek + side (transparent) = creek + side

A straightforward compound of 'creek' + 'side'; the meaning 'at the side of a creek' follows directly from the components.

Etymology

Creekside comes from two simple words: creek 'a small stream' and side 'next to'. Like the familiar word seaside, it means 'by the water', so a creekside patio or trail is located right beside a creek.