Thesaurus results for CREEK

creek

noun

ˈkrēk

Definition of creek

as in brook

a natural body of running water smaller than a river the shallow creek that runs in back of our house

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as in estuary

chiefly British a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline explored many of the creeks along the Cornwall coast of England

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Recent Examples of creek Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026 However, Mangham said discharging treated wastewater into a creek can increase the water’s nitrogen and phosphorus content. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026 In Hardin County, a juvenile died after a car overturned in a flooded creek, WAVE 3 News reported. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 June 2026 The First Alert Weather team will continue monitoring area creeks, canals, rivers and other bodies of water for lingering high water issues and will provide updates if conditions change. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for creek

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Noun

There's one spot on Richard's land where the Guadalupe slows to a babbling brook at the base of a tree.

— Bo Evans, CBS News, 2 July 2026
In addition to canceling outside noise, the headphones provide crisp audio and relaxing white-noise options, including rainy parks and babbling brooks.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

Definition of brook

Noun

In the areas near the mouths of the rivers and the estuary, there is permanent signage with warnings and restrictive cordoning, the police noted.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Among the dishes is blue crab plucked from the water tableside, then served rillette-style using fat from the restaurant’s estuaries.

— Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 June 2026

Definition of estuary

Noun

For a more upscale setting to sip cocktails, order caviar, and watch the sunset, visit Skybar at Hôtel Byblos, a rooftop that opened in 2025 and overlooks the bay.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Austria had one good look — a header that just missed — but largely been kept at bay.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of bay

Noun

Officials say large canopies create a similar visibility problem in Laguna Beach, where beaches are much more narrow and often hemmed in by coves.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
An ideal itinerary includes hiking the Tramuntana, an afternoon swim in a near-empty cove, then a slow evening stroll through Deià before dinner.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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