floodwater
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of floodwater
Example Sentences
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Floodwater may be highly contaminated with sewage or other pollutants, so get to dry ground as quickly as possible.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2024
Floodwater now covers around a third of the country, including its agricultural belt, with more rain predicted in the coming weeks.
From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2022
Floodwater is gushing through the decks, people are fleeing in all directions, and yet Cal still finds it necessary to thwart Jack and Rose.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2022
Floodwater from storms tends to collect in Jean Lafitte because of its location at or below sea level and typically needs to be pumped out.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2021
“There’s plenty right up against the back of that sycamore. Floodwater wood. Now you get it.”
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
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