riverhead

[ riv-er-hed ]

noun

1. the source or spring of a river.

Word History and Origins

Origin of riverhead¹

First recorded in 1675–85; river ¹ + head

Example Sentences

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From Los Angeles Times

Heuermann, meanwhile, is expected to be back in Riverhead court June 18 for a status hearing.

From Seattle Times

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From Los Angeles Times

By Leo Vardiashvili Riverhead Books: 352 pages, $29 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.

From Los Angeles Times

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney is set to make the announcement after a court hearing in the case in Riverhead, New York.

From Seattle Times