river

/ˈrɪvər/
noun
  1. A large natural stream of water that flows across land and empties into an ocean, lake, or another river.
    • The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by volume.
    • The river flooded after days of heavy rain.
    • We went fishing in the river behind our house.
  2. A large, continuous flow or stream of something.
    • A river of traffic clogged the highway during rush hour.
    • The parade became a river of colorful floats and marching bands.
    • A river of lava flowed down the volcano's side.
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