Tributary (Noun)
Meaning
A branch that flows into the main stream.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The nearby river was a tributary to the large lake, providing it with a steady flow of fresh water.
- The smaller stream was a tributary to the mighty river, joining it at a bend near the town.
- Many tributaries flow into the main river, swelling its waters during the rainy season.
- The brook was a small tributary to the creek, but it was an important source of water for the local wildlife.
- Several tributaries merged to form the river, which then flowed into the ocean.