floodwater

noun

flood·​wa·​ter ˈfləd-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce floodwater (audio)
-ˌwä-
: the water of a flood

Examples of floodwater in a Sentence

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Authorities arrived at the scene and spotted the car in the floodwaters of Lake George several minutes later, according to WJTV. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025 These deep root systems help these plants survive challenging conditions and retain water, hold soil in place, and help absorb floodwaters in storm events. Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2025 Bystanders tried to rescue the girl after she was caught in the quickly rising floodwaters. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 May 2025 Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for floodwater

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of floodwater was in 1791

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“Floodwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floodwater. Accessed 26 May. 2025.

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floodwater

noun
flood·​wa·​ter ˈfləd-ˌwȯt-ər How to pronounce floodwater (audio)
-ˌwät-
: the water of a flood

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