What does arroyo mean?
Arroyo means A dry creek or streambed, a gulch which temporarily or seasonally fills and flows (after sufficient rain)..
Arroyo
/əˈɹɔɪ.əʊ/ · noun
Meaning
A dry creek or streambed, a gulch which temporarily or seasonally fills and flows (after sufficient rain)..
Definitions by Sense
- A dry creek or streambed, a gulch which temporarily or seasonally fills and flows (after sufficient rain).
- Any watercourse; any rivulet (whether it flows year-round or only seasonally).
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: wadi, nahal, wash, dry wash (synonymous other than regiolectal specificity)
Across the field were the tents, and beyond them the brown cottonfields that stretched out of sight to the brown arroyo foothills and then the snow-capped Sierras in the morning air.
Synonyms for arroyo
Antonyms for arroyo
Related Words
Word Forms
- arroyos
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for arroyo?
Common synonyms include wadi, nahal, wash, dry wash[regiolect.
What is the opposite of arroyo?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use arroyo in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: wadi, nahal, wash, dry wash (synonymous other than regiolectal specificity)
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