dictionary.pttributarynounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/ɐfluˈẽtɨ/a·flu·en·tePortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.Usage examples“The Missouri River is a major tributary of the Mississippi.”“The lake is fed by several small tributaries.”SynonymstributaryfeederCommon combinationstributary rivermain tributaryright-bank tributary
A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.Usage examples“The Missouri River is a major tributary of the Mississippi.”“The lake is fed by several small tributaries.”SynonymstributaryfeederCommon combinationstributary rivermain tributaryright-bank tributary