floodwater
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of floodwater
Example Sentences
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Once floodwater rises, those hiding places disappear in minutes.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 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
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
This time, she was floating atop the floodwater, eyes closed and peaceful despite the chaos.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025
You would never have known that we’d had floodwater in the countryside of Snapfinger, Mississippi.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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