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Meaning of
estuary
in English
estuary
us
/ˈɛs.tʃu.ə.ri/
uk
/ˈɛs.tʃuː.ə.ri/
#moderate
Plural
estuaries
Definitions
Noun
a
coastal
area
where
ocean
and
river
waters
mix
;
brackish
The
boat
sailed
into
the
estuary
,
where
the
river
met
the
sea
.
an
ocean
inlet
with
both
saltwater
and
freshwater
sources
The
estuary
provided
a
unique
habitat
for
plants
and
animals
adapted
to
brackish
water
.