creek

creek · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (North American, Australian) A small stream or minor tributary of a river.

  2. 2.

    (British) A narrow inlet of water, especially in a coast or riverbank.

Forms

plural: creeks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    up the creek (without a paddle) — in a difficult situation without any means of getting out
  • •
    Dawson's Creek — popular American TV drama set in a fictional town

Related words

See also: brook, inlet, river, stream
Synonyms: brook, rivulet, stream

Etymology

From Middle English creke, probably from Old Norse kriki meaning "nook, corner," or from Old French crique meaning "inlet."