low water

noun

: a low stage of the water in a river or lake
also : low tide

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Lake Mead and Lake Powell could be in for another record year for low water levels as a snow drought persists throughout the Western U.S. With minimal snowfall in the last two months, the Colorado snowpack will likely not provide an abundant water supply to the lakes. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025 Combined with a drought in the area in October, the area experienced very low water levels, but conditions improved later on, according to past reporting. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 Keep washes short and use low water pressure to avoid discomfort, itching, or bowel control issues.10 When to Contact a Healthcare Provider Healthy vaginal discharge is typically clear to white with a mild odor. Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 6 Mar. 2025 Between the lines: Lake Buchanan's low water levels have made the river inaccessible to boats. Nicole Cobler, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for low water

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low water was in the 15th century

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“Low water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20water. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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