A1 (written abbreviation R)
used before or after the name of a river:
the River Thames/Seine/Nile
the Hudson/Mississippi/Yangzte River
up (the) river
See more down (the) river
See more - Changing the course of the river would cause serious environmental damage to the whole valley.
- Effluents from local factories are finding their way into the river.
- Several small streams feed into the river near here.
- We want clean rivers and lakes, where you can swim without risk to your health.
- They're building new houses by the river.
