B2nounnatureenvironment
US/kriːk/
UK/kriːk/
a small, narrow stream of water, smaller than a river
In context
The kids spent the afternoon catching frogs in the creek behind our house.
After the heavy rain, the creek rose and covered the little wooden bridge.
We followed the creek uphill until we reached a quiet waterfall.
Words that go with creek
verb + noun
- cross a creekWe had to cross a creek to reach the campsite.
noun + noun
- creek bedThe creek bed was dry all summer.
- creek waterThe creek water was clear and very cold.
adjective + noun
- a babbling creekWe camped next to a babbling creek.
verb + preposition
- fish in a creekHe likes to fish in the creek near his cabin.
noun + preposition
- along the creekWe walked along the creek until it got dark.