river

A large natural stream of water that flows across land towards a lake, sea, or another stream.

• The river is wide.
• We crossed the river by boat.
• Two rivers meet near the town.

Common phrases: river bank, cross a river, along the river, river water

A very large amount of something, described as if it were flowing water.

• A river of tears followed the news.
• The campaign attracted a river of money.
• A river of people filled the street.

How to use it: a river of something (A river of words poured from her mouth.)

Similar words: flood, stream

Common phrases: river of something, river of tears, river of money

A large amount of liquid flowing together in one continuous stream.

• A river of lava flowed downhill.
• The broken tank released a river of milk.
• A river of blood spread across the battlefield.

How to use it: a river of liquid (A river of oil flowed across the road.)

Similar words: stream, torrent

Common phrases: river of blood, river of lava, river of something

In poker, you beat another player because the last card gives you a better set of cards.

• He rivered me with an ace.
• I had the better hand until she rivered me.
• Have you ever rivered someone in a big tournament?

How to use it: river someone (She rivered me with a lucky king.)

Common phrases: river someone, river an opponent