Definition of Estuary
a costal area where a river and an ocean meet
Examples of Estuary in a sentence
The Lakonee River and the Atlantic Ocean form an estuary not far from our home. 🔊
Because fishing is good in an estuary, many fishermen will travel far to find an area where the ocean meets the river. 🔊
My kids enjoy swimming in the estuary because the ocean water is not too salty once it merges with the freshwater. 🔊
With its access to the ocean, the Cander estuary is a perfect lakefront area for families. 🔊
During the hurricane, the ocean tides moved forcefully into the river’s estuary. 🔊
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