riverhead

[ riv-er-hed ]

/ ˈrɪv ərˌhɛd /

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noun

the source or spring of a river.

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Origin of riverhead

First recorded in 1675–85; river¹ + head

Words nearby riverhead

Riverdale, River Edge, River Forest, riverfront, River Grove, riverhead, river horse, riverine, river otter, river red gum, River Rouge

How to use riverhead in a sentence

They were to make an early start and reach Riverhead, the end of navigation on the Chelton, early in the afternoon.
The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise|Margaret Penrose
She reads the Riverhead paper probably, and a magazine of some sort, appealing to her feminine viewpoint.
Dreamy Hollow|Sumner Charles Britton
Seemingly everybody called at her home; even George Carver of Riverhead made a special trip to pay his respects.
Dreamy Hollow|Sumner Charles Britton
The fact that he was soon to depart with his bride for their new home in Riverhead failed to develop any medals for him.
Dreamy Hollow|Sumner Charles Britton

There are large cranberry fields near the village of Calverton, immediately W. of Riverhead.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 8|Various