Synonyms for

Estuary

Verb / ˈestʃu:ˌeri: / Another word for estuary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water where saltwater from the ocean mixes with freshwater from rivers and streams.

Synonyms & similar words

inlet bayou lagoon sound firth ría delta harbor mouth embouchure cove fiord fjord arm sound slough tongue waterway channel gulf

Synonyms by register

Formal

river mouth tidal river tidal estuary

Literary

water's edge brine pool

Antonyms

inland mountain peak summit upland ridge

Common collocations

  • tidal estuary
  • coastal estuary
  • river estuary
  • estuary mouth
  • estuary system
  • estuary habitat
  • estuary conservation

Word family

noun estuary

Usage note

An estuary is a specific geographical feature where a river meets the sea. It is not a general term for any body of water.

Example sentences

  1. The estuary is a great place to fish.
  2. The estuary is home to many different kinds of birds.
  3. The estuary is an important ecosystem.
  4. The estuary is where the river meets the sea.
  5. The estuary is a popular spot for boating.

Quotes

  • The estuary is a place of transition.
  • The estuary is where the river meets the sea.
  • The estuary is a place of great beauty and diversity.

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