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Definition river in British English

river noun

[countable] noun
/ˈrɪvə(r)/
1

a large area of water that flows towards the sea

Example

the River Nile

Example

They were swimming in the river.

Example

river fishing

Example

Up river, the water was clearer and deeper.

Example

We met them a couple of miles down river.

Synonyms and related words
artesian well beck brook
1.1

a large amount of liquid that flows somewhere

Example

Great rivers of molten lava poured from the volcano.

Synonyms and related words
river pool drop
Definition river in British English