Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
riverbed
noun
/ˈrɪvərˌbɛd/
Definition
The bottom of a river, where water flows.
Examples
- The riverbed was exposed due to the low water levels this summer.
- We found several fossils along the riverbed while hiking.
- Fish often spawn in shallow areas of the riverbed.
Meaning
The bed or bottom of a river channel, typically consisting of soil, sand, gravel, or rock, that holds the river’s water.
Synonyms
- streambed
- riverbank
- channel
