es
tua
ry
Plural
estuaries
1
the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea
- The estuary teemed with marine life, providing a vital habitat for many species.
- Estuaries are important ecosystems where freshwater meets saltwater.
- The delta formed at the mouth of the river where it flows into the estuary.
- Oysters thrive in the brackish waters of the estuary.
- Environmentalists work to protect estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction.