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Definition of colonial creek
colonial creek
colonial creek Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A stream located in North Cascades National Park in Washington State, USA, notable as the source of Colonial Creek Falls, which is recognized as one of the tallest waterfalls in North America.
Example
"During their trip to North Cascades National Park, the hikers pitched their tents near Colonial Creek before setting out to view the massive waterfalls."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named for its association with the nearby Colonial Peak in the North Cascades; the word 'creek' derives from Middle English 'creke' and Old Norse 'kriki', meaning a corner or nook.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colonial creek. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colonial creek