streambed

noun

stream·​bed ˈstrēm-ˌbed 

: the channel occupied or formerly occupied by a stream

Examples of streambed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One streambed might grow toward its neighbor, and thereby intercept some of its runoff. — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

The same motions repeat across the spring as men pull out algae, muck, weeds, and plastic waste clogging the streambed. — Umar Farooq, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026

The thick mats cover up the rocky streambed where invertebrates like mayfly nymphs like to live, and instead creates habitats for smaller insects, chironomids and worms. — Hannah Smith july 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Participants will clean streambeds and trails, yanking weeds and restoring habitat. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for streambed

• esteemed
• mainstreamed
• redeemed
• undreamed
• beamed
• creamed
• deemed
• dreamed
• gleamed
• leamed
• reamed
• schemed