Creeks Meaning in English
word · lemma: creek
Definition
Small streams or narrow rivers, usually natural and often shallow. 'Creeks' are often found in forests, fields, or rural areas.
Usage & Nuances
'Creeks' is mostly used in American and Australian English; British English often uses 'stream' or 'brook'. 'Creeks' refers specifically to small, natural water channels, not man-made ditches. Often collocates with 'fishing', 'crossing', 'flowing' or 'near the house'.
Example Sentences
There are many creeks near my house.
basic
We saw fish swimming in the creeks.
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Children like to play by the creeks in the summer.
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After the storm, the creeks overflowed and flooded part of the road.
natural
You’ll find a lot of wildlife near those creeks at dawn.
natural
Locals say the creeks never dry up, even during a drought.
natural