riverway
3.8
The natural channel that a river follows through the land
- noun
- /ˈrɪvərˌweɪ/
:
curso de agua
- Hundreds of caves dot the riverway, and waterfalls and springs feed into it.
Examples
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The riverway was lined with lush vegetation, creating a serene environment for hikers and wildlife.
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As the sun set, the riverway shimmered with golden reflections, inviting locals to enjoy its natural beauty.
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Children play along the riverway, skipping stones and watching the fish swim by in the clear water.
Synonyms
river
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1.0
A large natural flow of water that goes to the sea or a lake
is the channel the larger water follows rather than the water body
stream
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244
1.0
A small, narrow flow of water on the ground
is the path for that water rather than the water itself
channel
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57
3.8
A deep narrow waterway that ships can use
is a general natural course not defined by depth or narrowness
watercourse
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1
4.8
A channel, natural or man-made, where water flows like a river
is only natural and not intended for boats
How Big
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word riverway comes from the parts river 'a flowing body of water' and way 'course' or 'path'. So a riverway can mean the natural course a river takes as it moves through the land.