Riverhead

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪvərˌhɛd/

Definitions of riverhead

noun a town in New York

Example Sentences

A1 I went for a walk by the riverhead.

A2 The riverhead is a popular spot for fishing.

B1 The riverhead is where the river begins to flow.

B2 The riverhead is a crucial point for monitoring water quality.

C1 The riverhead is the source of many tributaries that feed into the main river.

C2 Environmentalists are working to protect the riverhead from pollution and development.

Examples of riverhead in a Sentence

formal The town of Riverhead is located on the North Fork of Long Island.

informal Let's take a trip to Riverhead for some shopping and dining.

slang I heard Riverhead is a cool spot to hang out on the weekends.

figurative The riverhead of creativity flows endlessly in the minds of artists.

Grammatical Forms of riverhead

• past tense: riverheaded
• plural: riverheads
• comparative: more riverhead
• superlative: most riverhead
• present tense: riverhead
• future tense: will riverhead
• perfect tense: have riverheaded
• continuous tense: is riverheading
• singular: riverhead
• positive degree: very riverhead
• infinitive: to riverhead
• gerund: riverheading
• participle: riverheaded

Origin and Evolution of riverhead

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'riverhead' originated from Old English, where 'river' referred to a large flowing body of water and 'head' meant the source or beginning.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'riverhead' has come to specifically refer to the source or origin of a river, rather than just any large body of water. The word has evolved to have a more precise and specialized meaning within the context of rivers and waterways.