Tidewater River (Noun)
Meaning
A stream in which the effects of the tide extend far upstream.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Chesapeake Bay's tidewater river played a significant role in the region's early settlements and trade routes.
- As she paddled her kayak through the tidewater river, Sarah marveled at the combination of saltwater and freshwater marine life.
- The river's tidewater zone was home to unique vegetation adapted to the changing levels of salt and freshwater.
- Fishermen often navigate the tidewater river to catch species like striped bass and bluefish.
- The Wye River, a tidewater river on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, flows gently into the Chesapeake Bay.