floodplain
noun
a nearly flat area of land alongside a stream or river that is naturally subject to flooding.
floodplains
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pluralof floodplain.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Dozens of local water agencies have signed these so-called voluntary agreements and have begun investing in projects to restore wetlands and floodplains along rivers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Rentner’s group focuses on restoring pieces of the natural floodplains to absorb water again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Environmentalists also say river bank fortifications destroy shallow-water zones where aquatic life and insects breed -- and the adjoining natural floodplains that act like sponges at times of excess water.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
This number, the EA said, would rise if more homes were built on floodplains.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
Most known geoglyphs are located not near the floodplains but on higher ground.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
