floodwater

American  

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

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of floodwater

First recorded in 1785–95; flood + water

Example Sentences

Some homes still stand isolated by floodwater.

From Barron's

One farmer in Somerset told the BBC that he was living on a "knife edge" as his crops were days away from rotting in the floodwater.

From BBC

Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Larache province of Morocco, submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall.

From Barron's

The Met Office has warned that some communities could be cut off by floodwater, while possibly fast flowing or deep flood water could cause danger to life.

From BBC

Marcus and Javari and their dad hurried back into the hall and were stunned to see the floodwater lapping at the top of the stairs.

From Literature