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arroyo

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/əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/ · ar-ro-yo

A small stream or brook, typically in a dry area.

Meanings

nounformal

A small stream or brook, typically in a dry area.

ایک چھوٹی نہر یا ندی، جو عام طور پر خشک علاقے میں ہوتی ہے۔

چھوٹی نہر

chhoti nahr

Synonyms

streambrookcreekنہرندیپہاڑی ندی

Antonyms

oceanlakeriverسمندرجھیلدریا

Common Collocations

  • dry arroyo
  • seasonal arroyo
  • narrow arroyo

Example Sentences

The arroyo dried up during the summer months.

گرمیوں کے مہینوں میں نہر سوکھ گئی تھی۔

Garmiyon ke maheenon mein nahr sookh gayi thi.

We crossed the arroyo while hiking in the desert.

ہم صحرا میں پیدل چلتے ہوئے نہر عبور کر گئے۔

Hum sahra mein paidal chalte hue nahr aboor kar gaye.

The arroyo is home to various species of wildlife.

یہ نہر مختلف جنگلی حیات کے لئے گھر ہے۔

Yeh nahr mukhtalif jangli hayaat ke liye ghar hai.

Easily Confused With

arroyo vs. river:An arroyo is generally smaller than a river and often dries out in dry seasons, while rivers typically have a steady flow.

Word Family

arroyos
nounچھوٹی نہریں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an arroyo as a small, dry riverbed where you might find interesting plants and animals.

Imagine a narrow stream winding through a dry desert landscape.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Spanish "arroyo" — a small stream or brook

First known use: 16th century

The term originates from Spanish, where it denotes a small stream or brook typically found in a dry region.