distributary

/dəˌstrɪbjuˈtɛri/
IPA guide

Other forms: distributaries

Definitions of distributary
  1. noun
    a branch of a river that flows away from the main stream and does not rejoin it
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    tributary
    a branch that flows into the main stream
    type of:
    branch
    a stream or river connected to a larger one
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘distributary'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family