arroyo

Noun

A steep-sided gully cut by running water in an arid or semi-arid region, found chiefly in the southwestern US.

ریشه

Spanish, 'stream', 'brook'.

مثال

• The arroyo was dry most of the year, but filled with water during the rainy season.
• The hiker was careful to avoid the steep sides of the arroyo.
• The arroyo provided a natural path for the water to flow during the storm.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Dry arroyo Arroyo bed Arroyo mouth