Rivulet

usgb/ˈrɪvjələt/
noun

A small stream of water or another liquid.

We followed the path alongside a small rivulet that led us to the lake.
Visual representation of "rivulet" - A small stream of water or another liquid

Often appears as...

  • trickle down in a rivulet
  • stream into rivulets
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Visual representation of "rivulet"
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Small Size

The term 'rivulet' suggests the water body is very tiny compared to a river.

Illustration for Small Size
A rivulet wound its way through the garden, hardly wider than a stride.
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Natural Setting

Rivulets often appear in natural landscapes and are described in nature-scapes.

Illustration for Natural Setting
Wildflowers lined the banks of the little rivulet cascading down the hill.
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Descriptive Imagery

Use 'rivulet' to create vivid images, especially in poetic or descriptive writing.

Illustration for Descriptive Imagery
Tiny rivulets of rainwater created intricate patterns on the windowpane.
Visual representation of the word "Rivulet"

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