estuary
IPA: ˈɛstʃuɛri
noun
- A coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.
- An ocean inlet also fed by fresh river water.
- (colloquial) Estuary English
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Examples of "estuary" in Sentences
- The estuary is situated south of the Salmon River.
- The river is navigable within the first of its estuary.
- The major attraction is the estuary of the Formoso River.
- The town of Kandalaksha is located in the estuary of the Niva River.
- The station is situated on the banks of the estuary of the River Exe.
- The shore is easily accessible and close to the estuary of the River Tay.
- The town is at the interface of the tidal estuary and the freshwater river.
- The Green overlooks the estuary of the River Ribble and the Welsh mountains.
- The coast to the east of Stepper Point is on the estuary of the River Camel.
- The marina is located on the North side of the estuary of the River Shannon.
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