Riverbed

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪvərˌbɛd/

Riverbed (noun)

  1. The ground at the bottom of a river where the water flows.
  2. The channel area of a river when it has little or no water.

Examples

  • The riverbed is covered with smooth stones after the water moves away.
  • Fish hide in the riverbed where the current is gentle.