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creek

/kɚiːk/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a small, narrow river or stream of water.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

“We went fishing in the creek behind the house.”

“Be careful not to fall into the creek — the water is cold.”

▶Full Definition

A small inlet or bay, often saltwater, narrower and extending farther into the land than a cove; a recess in the shore of the sea, or of a river; the inner part of a port that is used as a dock for small boats.

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