What does "river" mean?

"River" means: A large stream of water that flows to the sea. Example: "We swam in the river."

How do you say river in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, river is נהר. In Spanish, it is río.

How do you pronounce "river"?

River is pronounced /ˈrɪvər/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

River — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

river

/ˈrɪvər/

noun

A large stream of water that flows to the sea

“We swam in the river.”

נהר

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River is a noun in the nature category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "A large stream of water that flows to the sea" In Hebrew, river translates to נהר.

Example Sentences

We skimmed flat stones across the surface of the river.
The salmon swam upstream against the rushing river current.
We built a raft and floated lazily down the gentle river.

Did You Know? The Amazon River carries more water than any other river on Earth — about 20% of all the fresh water that flows into the world's oceans! The Nile River is the longest river in the world at about 6,650 kilometers. Rivers have shaped the land for millions of years, carving out incredible features like the Grand Canyon.