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Definition of downriver

downriver

/ˈdaʊnˌrɪv.ɚ/
down · riv · er
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• adverb

1

Toward or nearer the mouth of a river; in the direction of a river's current.

Example

"We paddled our canoes several miles downriver before setting up camp for the night."

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• adjective

1

Situated or moving in the direction in which a river flows; located nearer to the mouth of a river.

Example

"The downriver communities were warned to prepare for rising water levels after the heavy rains."

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• Nearby Words

downplay
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downright
downriver
downscale
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Downriver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/downriver
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