low water

American  

noun

1. water at its lowest level, as in a river.

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low water British  

noun

1. another name for low tide

2. the state of any stretch of water at its lowest level

3. a situation of difficulty or point of least success, excellence, etc

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Other Word Forms

• low-water
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of low water

First recorded in 1520–30

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Example Sentences

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low water

But the report also identified improperly roofing defects, low water pressure and what inspectors described as "exceptionally poor" installation of the gas meter cabinet and gas pipe.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

“In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain,” the agency said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Palm oil output could remain under pressure from dry weather and wildfires, while low water levels could disrupt coal transportation and nickel production in near term, they reckon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Ilya Espino de Marotta takes over as head of the Panama Canal Authority as low water levels restrict shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

It took Ralph at low water when his nerve was relaxed for the return to the shelter and the still, friendly waters of the lagoon.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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