downriver
adverbUK /ˌdaʊnˈrɪvə/
US /ˌdaʊnˈrɪvər/
In the direction the water flows.
We paddled downriver toward the sea.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Located or living further along a river in the direction of its flow.
The downriver villages were warned about the flood.
3. Moving or traveling in the direction of a river's current.
A downriver journey takes less effort than going the other way.
4. Situated closer to a river's mouth or lower course.
The downriver port handles most of the cargo.