Sentences

downstream in a sentence

adv.

Definition

Downstream refers to the direction or area along a river or watercourse that is further along from a specific point, typically toward where the water flows.

Sample Sentences

  1. The factory's waste was being improperly dumped, causing significant pollution downstream.
  2. After the heavy rains, the river's current accelerated, bringing debris and sediment downstream.
  3. The environmental report highlighted the impact of agricultural runoff on the ecosystems downstream.
  4. Researchers studied the effects of the dam on fish populations living downstream from the reservoir.
  5. In the context of supply chains, delays in production can have serious consequences for downstream operations.

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