Synonyms for

Headwaters

Verb / ˈheˌdwɔ:tɜ:z / Another word for headwaters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Headwaters refer to the source of a river or stream.

Synonyms & similar words

headwater source origin beginning spring fountain wellhead outflow outlet mouth delta estuary tributary affluent branch brook creek rill rivulet streamlet runnel

Example sentences

  1. The headwaters of the Colorado River are in the Rocky Mountains.
  2. The headwaters of the Nile River are in Uganda.
  3. The headwaters of the Amazon River are in the Andes Mountains.
  4. The headwaters of the Ganges River are in the Himalayas.
  5. The headwaters of the Danube River are in the Black Forest.

Quotes

  • The great sea has set me in motion, set me adrift, moving me like a weed in a river. The sky and the strong wind have moved the spirit inside me till I am carried away, trembling with joy.
  • Rivers are the arteries of our planet; they are lifelines in the truest sense.
  • The river is constantly turning and bending and you never know where it's going to go and where you'll wind up. Following the bend in the river and staying on your own path means that you are on the right track. Don't let anyone deter you from that.

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