flood
noun
a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
floods
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pluralof flood.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof flood (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
floodnouna great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
Example Sentences
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Their staff have kept the Slip relatively dry with sandbags and a Shop-Vac, hoovering out the water each morning when it floods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
In the towns of Mouriès and Saint-Martin-de-Crau, between Montpellier and Marseille, dozens of residents were accommodated in emergency shelters after the floods hit.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The state predicts the colder seasons will bring extra powerful storms that risk bringing damage and floods.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
At the heart of the home is an expansive steel-framed atrium, which floods the interiors with natural light and creates a dramatic gathering space.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
The organ music pours down and floods the church.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
