Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delta
noun
/ˈdɛltə/
Definition
A landform at the mouth of a river created by sediment deposits as the river meets a body of water.
Examples
- The Nile Delta is one of the largest and most famous deltas in the world.
- Birdwatchers flock to the Mississippi Delta for its rich biodiversity.
- Farmers often plant rice in the fertile lands of river deltas.
Meaning
The term ‘delta’ refers to the triangular or fan-shaped area of land that forms where a river splits into smaller streams before flowing into a larger body of water, such as an ocean, sea, or lake.
Synonyms
- Estuary
- Alluvial plain
- Wetland