Example Sentences
"The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River."
"Dozens of tributaries feed into the Amazon River."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of tributary?
Study Tips
To remember tributary, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about geography.
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