riverbed

noun

riv·​er·​bed ˈri-vər-ˌbed 

: the channel occupied by a river

Examples of riverbed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their rivalry turns tragic when Warmooge dies after falling into a dry riverbed during a game. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Some stretches of the river could move and fill faster depending on local conditions, however, so residents should be careful when near a riverbed that is downstream of a release. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026

At one time, Loretta Street crossed the riverbed to connect with SR-76. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

Laikipia Plateau in Kenya is also ideal for the freedom and flexibility of a quad, as the winding bush tracks and dry riverbeds lead into ancient wilderness. — Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for riverbed

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• letterhead

Kids Definition

riverbed

noun

riv·​er·​bed -ˌbed 

: the channel occupied or once occupied by a river