delta

noun/ˈdɛltə/

Frequency rank: #3,603 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A triangular area of land formed by sediment deposited where a river meets the sea or a lake.

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Example sentence

The river formed a wide delta at its mouth, creating a flat area of land.

Synonyms & related words

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