riverbed

[riv-er-bed]

noun

1. the channel in which a river flows or formerly flowed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of riverbed¹

First recorded in 1825–35; river ¹ + bed

Example Sentences

“We do a lot of outreach in the riverbeds, mountains, next to the freeway or near a mall. The second thing we do is search-and-rescue.”

From Los Angeles Times

The mudstones, found in a dusty riverbed by Nasa's Perseverance Rover, are dotted with intriguing markings nicknamed leopard spots and poppy seeds.

From BBC

Part of the reason is that the most vulnerable communities live by riverbeds.

From BBC

NRW said it had received reports of low water levels and dry riverbeds in some locations, as well as reports of fish in distress and algal blooms.

From BBC

Video of the scene late Wednesday showed officers taking photographs and walking through a homeless encampment set up along the edge of the riverbed.

From Los Angeles Times