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streambed

American  
[streem-bed] / ˈstrimˌbɛd /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of streambed

First recorded in 1855–60; stream + bed

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But just a third of a mile farther upstream, the fish will slam into a pile of boulders and junk metal, before confronting two concrete pipes perched 5 feet above the streambed.

From Seattle Times Mar. 10, 2024

Large quantities of glacial meltwater churn up rocks and sediment, allowing very little light to reach the streambed, while freezing temperatures and snow in other seasons provide little opportunity for a rich microbiome to develop.

From Science Daily Mar. 1, 2024

She questioned the homes’ construction, given their location near a streambed and known geologic weakness in the area.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 29, 2023

Standing at the border post between Botswana and Namibia, next to the looping streambed of the Okavango River, Max Muyemburuko waved goodbye.

From National Geographic Jun. 27, 2023

I cross a streambed and am swarmed by mosquitos.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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