down the river

phrase

: in the same direction as the river is flowing

Large boats came down the river.

Examples of down the river in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Water Taxi will be available at nearby City Pier for rides to and from Fort Trumbull just down the river. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

Cruise down the river with views of the Teton Range—keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and your camera ready for some epic photo ops. — Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026

Bring your tube and go on your own adventure down the river or rent from establishments nearby like Rockin’ R River Rides for a full excursion. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

By seven, half an inch of sand coated the tent floor, and whitecaps marched down the river. — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for down the river

• caregiver
• deliver
• downriver
• lawgiver
• upriver
• giver
• liver
• livre
• quiver
• shiver
• sliver