waterlogged

adjective

wa·​ter·​logged ˈwȯ-tər-ˌlȯgd How to pronounce waterlogged (audio)
-ˌlägd,
ˈwä-
1
: so filled or soaked with water as to be heavy or hard to manage
waterlogged boats
2
: saturated with water
waterlogged soil

Examples of waterlogged in a Sentence

The ground was completely waterlogged. waterlogged soil that caused the roots of the potted plant to rot
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Clay deposits, forming an impermeable layer, result in waterlogged soil. David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Cars were piled up and the streets were filled with clumps of waterlogged branches. Joseph Wilson and Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 Use a well-draining pot to allow excess water to drain and to prevent the plant from becoming waterlogged. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 Anything Helene left behind is a waterlogged shell of what used to be. Ayurella Horn-Muller / Grist, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterlogged 

Word History

Etymology

water entry 1 + log to accumulate in the hold

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterlogged was in 1759

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Cite this Entry

“Waterlogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterlogged. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

waterlogged

adjective
wa·​ter·​logged ˈwȯt-ər-ˌlȯgd How to pronounce waterlogged (audio)
ˈwät-,
-ˌlägd
: so filled or soaked with water as to be heavy or hard to manage
a waterlogged boat

Medical Definition

waterlogged

adjective
wa·​ter·​logged -ˌlägd How to pronounce waterlogged (audio)
: edematous
the scrotum and abdominal wall become waterloggedR. L. Cecil & R. F. Loeb

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