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brooks

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈbɹʊks// UK //bɹˈʊks// brooks

n. small, natural streams of water. They are usually smaller than rivers and can often be found in the countryside or woods.

n. small, natural streams of fresh water. Often used as a synonym for creeks or small tributaries.


SIMPLE

The children played by the shallow brooks in the forest.

CONTEXTUAL

After the heavy spring rains, the dry beds in the valley turned into rushing brooks that fed the local lake.

COMPLEX

The landscape is defined by a network of narrow brooks that meander through the meadows, providing a constant source of water for the local wildlife throughout the summer months.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in plural form when describing a landscape with multiple small water sources.

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