water level

noun

1
: an instrument to show the level by means of the surface of water in a trough or in a U-shaped tube
2
: the surface of still water: such as
a
: the level assumed by the surface of a particular body or column of water
b
: the waterline of a vessel

Examples of water level in a Sentence

Check the water level of the swimming pool. We should have good water levels through the summer after all this rain.
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The Skokomish River water levels have reached action stage, which occurs at 15 feet, several times this year, most frequently during the winter months, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Anna Skinner, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 The 6-cup black and copper electric kettle has a water gauge for viewing the water level, and an indicator light that illuminates when the water is boiling. Terri Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 More recently, as the water levels have shifted, the work has become drier. Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024 The cars stick to one side of the tunnel, where the water level looks to be the most shallow. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for water level 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of water level was circa 1560

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“Water level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20level. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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