riverbed

[ riv-er-bed ]

noun

1. the channel in which a river flows or formerly flowed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of riverbed¹

First recorded in 1825–35; river ¹ + bed

Example Sentences

“You’d think they’d want to open more,” said Diaz, 36, on a recent afternoon as he walked past riverbed encampments under the 105 Freeway.

From Los Angeles Times

They gathered data on the devastation as the flowing river dwindled to a dry riverbed, leaving masses of dead fish scattered on the sand and mud.

From Los Angeles Times

But the dry riverbed means they can no longer travel on the water, meaning they are cut off from nearby towns and cities.

From BBC

But he said the federal government has its role to play as well in cleaning up the riverbed.

From Los Angeles Times

A sudden shutoff of water supplies has dried up the Kern River in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish on the parched riverbed.

From Los Angeles Times