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floodwater

American  
[fluhd-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈflʌdˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

noun

  1. the water that overflows as the result of a flood.


Etymology

Origin of floodwater

First recorded in 1785–95; flood + water


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Then Manila in monsoon season, where Park’s car stalled in floodwater and he and his colleagues waded to safety, bags held over their heads.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

"I worried if my motorbike would be able to wade through floodwater this much."

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

You’ve probably seen the dramatic photos of motorists stuck after their cars stalled in floodwater.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

To direct this floodwater away from the tombs, we are systematically removing debris and excavating the area, using archaeological techniques that ensure all historical information is preserved.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

There was no floodwater rising in the bottomland.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong

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