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Rivers

Natural flowing body of water.

stream

A river is a natural flowing body of water that typically moves toward an ocean, sea, lake, or another river.

Pronunciation

/ˈrɪvər/

Etymology

The word 'river' comes from the Old French 'riu', which itself originated from the Latin 'ripa', meaning 'bank' or 'shore'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Rivers are like giant, natural slides for water, flowing from high places to lower ones and eventually reaching the ocean or a lake.

Fun Facts

The Amazon River is the largest river by volume
The Nile River is the longest in the world
Rivers have carved many canyons, like the Grand Canyon

FAQ

What is a river? A natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater
How do rivers form? They are formed by rainfall and snowmelt that flows downhill
What is a river's source? It’s where the river begins, often in mountains or hills

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

water body natural feature

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

stream creek brook

Meronyms — Parts or Components

bank channel delta

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

hydrosphere watershed

Indexes

geographical feature natural object water body

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