river

[US]/'rɪvə/
[UK]/'rɪvɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a large natural flow of water, typically towards the sea.

Phrases & Collocations

flowing river

cross the river

mighty river

riverside walk

navigable river

yangtze river

pearl river

yellow river

pearl river delta

river basin

yangtse river

yangtze river delta

in the river

river water

river valley

along the river

on the river

river bank

by the river

river mouth

mississippi river

songhua river

river channel

river system

Example Sentences

The river is low.

The river is in spate.

a river of tears.

The river is in flood.

the river here is not tidal.

the Yellow River basin

an assault river crossing

The ferriage of the river is neglected.

The river is open in spring.

the principal rivers of a country

Rivers are fresh water.

defile a river with sewage.

Rivers undermine their banks.

The river wound along.

a river cruise; river ice.

Kwanza River, Bengo River, Shindand River flows through.

The river is tidal up to this bridge.

rivers flush with the spring rains.

Real-world Examples

Piranha are native to South American freshwater rivers.

Source: Listening Digest

What's the longest river in the world?

Source: Intermediate American English by Lai Shih-Hsiung (Volume 2)

Many fled into the nearby Kaduna river.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation February 2021

The Brazilian scientists call them " flying rivers."

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2016 Collection

First, divert the river around the worksite.

Source: America The Story of Us

Others pour out rivers of molten rock.

Source: Earth's Pulse Season 2 (Original Soundtrack)

On his way home he met a river.

Source: Recitation for Kings Volume 1 (All 100 Lessons)

This is the way the river flows.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

Which is the longest river in the world?

Source: Lai Shih-Hsiung's Beginner American English (Volume 1)

What is Africa's largest river by volume?

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

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