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

The unexpected flash floods originated from the Magro and Turia river basins and the Poyo riverbed, which suddenly swelled with water that overwhelmed nearby populations.

From Salon

“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

Back at the San Gabriel riverbed, Diaz said living on the streets was getting harder as he aged.

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

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