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creek

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kriːk/

Forms: creeks

creek means: A small natural river, usually carrying fresh water.

noun

SMALL RIVERB2

A small natural river, usually carrying fresh water.

  • A creek runs behind our house.
  • We crossed the creek on a wooden bridge.
  • The children caught small fish in the creek.

Similar words: stream, brook

Common phrases: a small creek, across the creek, creek bed

Questions about creek

What does creek mean?

A small natural river, usually carrying fresh water.

What is creek in other languages?

Türkçe: dere · Español: arroyo · Français: ruisseau · Deutsch: Bach · Italiano: ruscello · 日本語: 小川

How do you pronounce creek?

It is pronounced /kriːk/.

How do you use creek in a sentence?

A creek runs behind our house. We crossed the creek on a wooden bridge.

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