as in tributary
a stream that flows into a larger body of water
a small creek that is the bayou of a larger stream
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Recent Examples of bayou
Walking into Colo’s Southern Cafe transports hungry diners to the bayou.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
The community is home to beaches and nature trails, such as the Fontainebleau Nature Trail, which has more than 400 positive reviews on AllTrails for its unique terrain and proximity to the bayou.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
So Mike Vrabel led a contingent of Patriots personnel on a covert trip to the bayou for a chat with the football-loving lineman with a thick drawl.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
From April 24 to May 4, the Fair Grounds Race Course will come alive with the colorful sights and sounds of Jazz Fest as 500,000 fans descend upon the bayou to enjoy good music, good food and offerings from local artisans.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
The community is home to beaches and nature trails, such as the Fontainebleau Nature Trail, which has more than 400 positive reviews on AllTrails for its unique terrain and proximity to the bayou.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
So Mike Vrabel led a contingent of Patriots personnel on a covert trip to the bayou for a chat with the football-loving lineman with a thick drawl.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
From April 24 to May 4, the Fair Grounds Race Course will come alive with the colorful sights and sounds of Jazz Fest as 500,000 fans descend upon the bayou to enjoy good music, good food and offerings from local artisans.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bayou
tributary
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The plan was to explore the Palouse River, a tributary of the Snake, by boat, then hop on a bus to hike alongside Palouse Falls.—
Becky Cooper,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 2025
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The region’s gently rolling hills and narrow river valleys quickly direct water into nearby streams and rivers, while saturated soils and the convergence of multiple tributaries led to a rapid rise in water levels.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Bayou.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bayou. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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