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Definition of riverbed

riverbed

/ˈrɪv.ərˌbɛd/
riv · er · bed
Plural:riverbeds
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• noun

1

The ground or natural channel at the bottom of a river over which water flows, or through which a river formerly flowed, typically composed of rock, gravel, sand, and silt.

Example

"After months of severe drought, the parched riverbed was completely exposed, revealing smooth stones and cracked mud."

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• Nearby Words

river jack
river otter
riverbank
riverbed
riverboat
riverfront
riverlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Riverbed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/riverbed
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