estuary
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B2 Β· Upper Int.β
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Simple Meaning
the place where a river meets the sea, where fresh and salt water mix.
When to Use
πAcademic Writingπ°News & Media
Upper Intermediate β fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
βMany fish live in the estuary because the water is rich in food.β
βThe city is built near a large estuary.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
Coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.