low water

noun

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

Examples of low water in a Sentence

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The Nueces basin has been experiencing widespread drought conditions since late 2021, leading to very low water levels in Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi. Michelle Hummel, Fortune, 25 May 2026 The Nueces basin has been experiencing widespread drought conditions since late 2021, leading to very low water levels in Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi. Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026 The hand sink at the server’s station had low water pressure. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 But despite that good news, Mayor Michael Melham declared a state of emergency Sunday night due to high winds and low water pressure. Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 4 May 2026 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 26 May. 2026.

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