estuary


Definition: Meaning of, estuary in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɛstjʊ(ə)ri /

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Singular Plural
estuary estuaries
[countable]
  1. the wide part of a river where it goes into the sea
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estuary used in phrases

  • Estuary English (noun)
    1. a variety of British English used in the south east of England influenced by cockney, being in some instances more socially acceptable and inclusive than Received Pronunciation
  • estuary English (noun)
    1. a way of speaking English that is common in London and the southeast of England. In Estuary English /t/ is pronounced as a GLOTTAL STOP, and sometimes /l/ is pronounced like /w/.
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