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river mouth

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[riv-er mauth] / ˈrɪv ər ˌmaʊθ /

noun

river mouths plural
  1. the part of a river that discharges into a lake, sea, or ocean.


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Similarly, hotspots were observed as being close to or in line with a river mouth, specifically the Thames and Connecticut Rivers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

When confronted, Mr. Howard said that he was “trying to get a better access” after struggling to navigate his boat through the narrow river mouth, according to court papers.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Restoring the river mouth is the last piece to the equation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2021

At the river mouth, Mike Ruby, a Manhattan Beach resident, paddled out on his surfboard.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2021

Across the river mouth, beneath four feet of concrete, an aide holds open the garrison commander’s jacket as the colonel swings one arm through one sleeve, then the other.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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