rivulet

[ˈrɪv.jʊ.lət]

rivulet Definition

a small stream of water or liquid.

Using rivulet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rivulet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rivulet flowed gently through the meadow.

  • Example

    A rivulet of sweat trickled down his forehead.

  • Example

    The rain formed a rivulet that ran down the windowpane.

rivulet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rivulet

Phrases with rivulet

  • a former stream or riverbed that is now dry

    Example

    The dry rivulet was once a source of water for the village.

  • rivulet of blood

    a small stream of blood

    Example

    A rivulet of blood trickled down his arm from the wound.

  • a small stream of tears

    Example

    She wiped away a rivulet of tears that had escaped her eyes.

Origins of rivulet

from Middle English 'rivolet', diminutive of 'ryver', meaning 'river'

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Summary: rivulet in Brief

'Rivulet' [ˈrɪv.jʊ.lət] refers to a small stream of water or liquid. It can be used to describe a gentle flow of water, as in 'The rivulet flowed gently through the meadow,' or a small amount of liquid, as in 'A rivulet of sweat trickled down his forehead.' 'Rivulet' can also be used in phrases like 'dry rivulet,' referring to a former stream or riverbed that is now dry.