estuary

🇺🇸 /ˈestʃueri/ 🇬🇧 /ˈestʃuəri/
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noun
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A place where a river meets the sea, often wide and full of water.

The estuary of the river was a beautiful sight, with the fresh river water mixing with the salty sea water.

translation

n. A place where a river meets the sea, often wide and full of water.

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Plural estuaries