Rivulet (noun)

A small stream or brook.

Origin:

From the latin word "rivulus" meaning "little stream".

Examples:

1. The hikers followed the rivulet through the dense forest.
2. The children played in the shallow rivulet, chasing the small fish.
3. The farmer's irrigation system relied on the water from the nearby rivulet.
4. The rivulet flowed into the larger river a few miles downstream.
5. The rivulet was a peaceful and tranquil spot, a haven for wildlife.