delta

Definition

• n. a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
• n. an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
• n. the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet

Word forms

Plural

deltas

Example sentences

1. n.

   The Nile River forms a large delta before it flows into the Mediterranean Sea.

2. n.

   In medical studies, the delta variant of the virus has shown to spread more quickly than previous strains.