Definition of DOWNRIVER

downriver

Adverb

  • away from the source or with the current

Adj

  • Closer to the mouth of a river

Adv

  • Travelling in the direction of the river current.

Examples

  • "It is easier to paddle downriver."
  • "My house is downriver to his."

Origin / Etymology

From down- + river.

Synonyms

downstream

Antonyms

upriver, upstream

Scrabble Score: 16

downriver is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
downriver is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
downriver is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

downriver is a valid Words With Friends word