estuary

Noun

The tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream.

ریشه

From Latin 'aestuarium', from 'aestus' meaning 'tide, boiling, heat'.

مثال

• The Thames Estuary is a major shipping route.
• The estuary is home to many species of birds.
• The city is located near the estuary of the river.

ترکیب‌های رایج

River estuary Coastal estuary Estuary ecosystem Estuary waters Estuary mouth