Arroyo is a noun for a small streamA natural flow of water moving in a narrow path. or brook, often one that runs through a dry area or a shallowNot deep; having little depth from top to bottom. channelA long, narrow path where water flows or once flowed. cut by water.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /uh-ROY-oh/
Easy pronunciation: uh-ROY-oh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: ROY.
Meaning a small stream or brook.
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Arroyo Meaning
a small stream, often in a dry area
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a stream or brook
Example: After the rain, water began flowing through the arroyo.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- brook — A close, natural substitute for a small stream.
- stream — A general and accurate synonym in this sense.
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Arroyo Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- brook
- stream
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse arroyo with a river, but an arroyo is usually smaller.
- Arroyo can also refer to a dry creek bed in some regional usage, but that meaning is not given in the supplied lexical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does arroyo mean?
Arroyo means a small stream or brook.
What are synonyms for arroyo?
Common synonyms are brook and stream.
Is arroyo the same as a river?
No. An arroyo is usually much smaller than a river.
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