high water

American  

noun

1. water at its greatest elevation, as in a river.

2. high tide.

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high water British  

noun

1. another name for high tide

2. the state of any stretch of water at its highest level, as during a flood

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Etymology

Origin of high water

First recorded in 1545–55

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high water

"It's important to stay hydrated and not eat too much. So we focus on foods with high water content, like fruit, and on limiting calorie intake."

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

Its high water content and low calorie count also make it an easy way to add more fruit to your diet.

From Science Daily ● May 17, 2026

It was the high water mark of their relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026

Santa Ynez Reservoir’s primary role is to provide supplementary supply during periods of high water use, according to the DWP.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2025

West of town, the Tapajos pours into the Amazon from the south, creating an inland bay that at high water is fifteen miles wide and a hundred miles long.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann