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estuary

/ˈɛstʃuˌɛri/ /ˈɛstjuːəri/
noun
GeneralGeography
  1. 1 haliç
  2. 2 nehir ağzı

Definition (English)

  1. The place where a river meets the sea, with mixed fresh and salt water.
  2. An inlet of the sea.

Example Sentences

  1. Boats sailed in the estuary.
    Tekneler haliçte yelken açtı.
  2. The estuary is rich in wildlife.
    Nehir ağzı yaban hayatı açısından zengindir.

Synonyms

river mouthbayinlet

Collocations

river estuarytidal estuaryestuary areaestuary ecosystemestuary mouthestuary region

Related Words

riverseadeltatidalcoastbrackish water