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

Example Sentences

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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

On Tuesday night, DWP announced the problem and said customers should urgently conserve water, but that high water demand coupled with the restricted water flow left the tank drained by about 7 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025

I even went through hell and high water trying to get an authentic advertising poster from the fight, but sometimes you just have to make do with what you have.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver