Glossary:Estuary
From Indian River Lagoon Project
estuary
Estuaries and their surrounding wetlands are bodies of water usually found where rivers meet the sea. Estuaries are home to unique plant and animal communities that have adapted to brackish water—a mixture of fresh water draining from the land and salty seawater.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: /ˈesCHəˌwerē/
Synonym: bay, lagoon, sound, slough
Example: An estuary is an area where a freshwater river or stream meets the ocean.
