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river mouth

American  
[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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SNH has collected specimens of stranded whales in the seashore and river mouth in Hokkaido.

From Science Daily Apr. 8, 2024

With direct access to the salmon run restored, Mr. Seiferlein booked about 25 percent fewer chartered trips because small boats could launch at the newly dredged river mouth.

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

Here was their favorite meeting place, whether they wanted to dance or bathe their fair bodies at the river mouth or gather flowers.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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