estuary ES-choo-er-ee noun WS #16

the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream; a water passage where the sea and river meet

1. The estuary provided a rich ecosystem where saltwater and freshwater species coexisted.
2. The polluted estuary required extensive cleanup efforts to restore its natural balance.
3. The salmon swam upstream from the estuary to spawn in fresh water.
4. Many birds migrate to the estuary during winter to feed on the abundant marine life.
5. Ships carefully navigated the shallow waters of the estuary to reach the inland port.