Creek

Pronunciation: /kriːk/

Definitions of creek

noun A small stream or a narrow, shallow river, especially one that is natural and flows into a larger body of water.

Example Sentences

A1 I like to play in the creek near my house.

A2 The children went fishing in the creek and caught some small fish.

B1 The creek is a popular spot for picnics and swimming during the summer.

B2 The creek meandered through the forest, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

C1 The creek served as a natural boundary for the two neighboring properties.

C2 The creek's crystal-clear waters were home to a variety of aquatic species.

Examples of creek in a Sentence

formal The creek meandered through the forest, providing a natural habitat for various species of wildlife.

informal Let's go cool off in the creek, it's a hot day out here.

slang I heard there's some good fishing down by the creek, wanna check it out?

figurative The creek of ideas flowed freely in the brainstorming session, leading to innovative solutions.

Grammatical Forms of creek

• past tense: creeked
• plural: creeks
• comparative: creeker
• superlative: creekiest
• present tense: creeks
• future tense: will creek
• perfect tense: have creeked
• continuous tense: is creeking
• singular: creek
• positive degree: creek
• infinitive: to creek
• gerund: creeking
• participle: creeking

Origin and Evolution of creek

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'creek' originated from the Old Norse word 'kriki' which means a bend or a nook.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'creek' evolved to refer to a small stream or narrow, sheltered waterway, often found in coastal areas. It is commonly used in North America to describe a small inlet or bay.