floodwater
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of floodwater
Example Sentences
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Videos of villagers knee-deep in floodwater frantically trying to catch snakes swimming in a flooded Guangxi town went viral on social media, with a related hashtag racking up over 180 million views.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
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 ● Feb. 8, 2026
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 ● Jan. 26, 2026
They suggest that in these locations, hot and dry conditions may allow standing floodwater to evaporate quickly, reducing long-term damage and sometimes even creating favorable moisture conditions for the crop.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2025
Finally, the flow of floodwater slowed, and when the robot skidded to a stop, she was in an ice cavern.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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