headwaters
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of headwaters
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In the months afterward, he embarked on an ill-advised expedition to find gold in the headwaters of the Columbia River in Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The treaty governs the use of water from six rivers, whose headwaters originate in India but flow into Pakistan as part of the Indus basin -- a resource relied on by hundreds of millions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
The "Walcot Wiggle" is taking place within the headwaters of the River Clun - parts of which support internationally important species like the freshwater pearl mussel.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Its life cycle includes a journey of 11,000 kilometers from Andean headwaters to coastal nursery areas.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026
Two hours in, at the headwaters of the Pearl River, lies the city of Guangzhou, and past Guangzhou, remnants of the old China are easier to find.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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