🌊estuary

noun
/ˈɛstjʊəri/

Meaning

the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream

Example Sentences

The city is located near the estuary of the river.

Synonyms

delta, river mouth, inlet, bay

Antonyms

source, spring

Collocations

river estuary, estuary mouth, estuary area, estuary ecosystem

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