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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

rapids

/ræpɪdz/ noun · British & US
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What does rapids mean?

noun

A part of a river or stream where the current is fast and turbulent, often with a series of waterfalls or rapids. A rapid movement or flow of something, such as a rapid increase in price.

Example

"The kayakers navigated the treacherous rapids of the Colorado River."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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