riverhead
- noun
- /ˈrɪvərˌhɛd/
- We found the riverhead after a long hike.
Examples
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The explorers traced the river upstream until they reached the riverhead in the mountains.
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Many small streams join together at the riverhead to form the main river.
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We camped near the riverhead and enjoyed the fresh, clear water.
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The riverhead is located high in the mountains.
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We arrived at the riverhead early in the morning to see the water flowing down the mountain.
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The riverhead is a beautiful spot, where clear water bubbles up from the ground.
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Hiking to the riverhead was tiring, but the stunning view at the source made it worthwhile.
Synonyms
The source of a river or stream
The source or small streams at the start of a river
The spring where a river or stream begins
The place where a river or stream begins
A small stream that forms the start of a river
The place where a stream or river starts
How Upstream
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Riverhead combines the simple English words river and head, and head means 'start' or 'top', like the 'head' of a table, so a riverhead is the place where a river 'starts' or its 'source'.