Headwater

Synonyms of headwater

• source
• origin
• spring

Antonyms of headwater

• mouth
• delta
• estuary

Collocations of headwater

headwater source

Frequency: 80 %

The headwater source of the river is located high in the mountains.

headwater stream

Frequency: 70 %

The headwater stream is crystal clear and teeming with trout.

headwater tributary

Frequency: 60 %

The headwater tributary feeds into the main river downstream.

headwater conservation

Frequency: 50 %

Efforts are being made to protect the headwater conservation areas from pollution.

Idiomatic Expressions for headwater

• Phrase: to be at the headwaters of something
  Meaning: to be at the beginning or origin of something
  Usage: The small town is at the headwaters of a major river that flows through several states.