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 playful rivalry turns tragic when Warmooge dies after falling into a steep dry riverbed during a game. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026

Unlike Lake Michigan, debris and garbage settle along the riverbed and near the banks, forcing divers to search through sediment and obstacles while currents continue to move beneath the surface. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Operating continuously beneath complex sub-river geology of riverbed silt and sand, the shield machine operated without intermediate access shafts. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

The lead sling bullet, likely from the Hellenistic period, was discovered near an ancient riverbed in the Golan Heights. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 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