Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beek
noun
/biːk/
Definition
A Scottish term that refers to a small stream or brook.
Examples
- The sound of the water flowing over the rocks in the beek was soothing.
- Children played by the beek, splashing water and catching minnows.
- During our hike, we stopped to rest near a scenic beek hidden in the woods.
Meaning
In a more general sense, it can signify a place where water flows, often used to describe natural water bodies in rural or undeveloped areas.
Synonyms
- brook
- stream
- creek
- rivulet
