low water

noun

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

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According to multiple reports, some 230,000 people reported experiencing very low water pressure before the city was placed on a boil water advisory. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 But then most residents, including in the Fan, Museum District and Northside, still had no water flowing at all, while other parts of town were experiencing low water pressure. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025 Consistent low water intake can lead to short-term memory loss and disrupt cognitive performance.1011 Improves athletic performance: Drinking plenty of water before and after exercise helps your body perform at its peak capacity, while not drinking enough can negatively affect your performance. Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024 Currently, access to the Danube from the channels of the wetlands is impossible due to unusually low water levels, which is atypical for this time of year when the waters are normally at their highest in spring. Photovogue, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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