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Vocabulary Entry
tributary
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A stream or river that flows into a larger river or lake.
Example Sentences
"The Missouri River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River."
"We hiked along the tributary to enjoy the peaceful scenery."
"Many fish species use tributaries for spawning."
V
verb
To supply or contribute to a larger body of water; to flow into.
Example Sentences
"Several smaller streams tributary into the main river."
"The melting snow will tributary into the lake during the spring."
"These streams tributary their water into the ocean."