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

Etymology

Origin of low water

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

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low water

Tui apologised and blamed low water levels on the Danube, adding that customers continued their holidays on amended itineraries under its standard booking conditions.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

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

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

A boat would just float there comfortably I supposed, at dead low water.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier