low water
Americannoun
noun
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another name for low tide
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the state of any stretch of water at its lowest level
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a situation of difficulty or point of least success, excellence, etc
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of low water
First recorded in 1520–30
Example Sentences
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The company's incident manager, Matthew Dean, said tankers were continuing to pump water into the network in the Bidenborough area to keep supplies flowing to 320 properties which had low water levels.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026
In January, when crews fighting the fast-spreading Palisades fire were hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered an investigation.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
The six-foot deep pothole had been filling with water for years, even causing low water pressure in nearby houses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
Tim Bamford, who represents Lower Cumberworth on Kirklees Council and lives in nearby Skelmanthorpe, said he had also experienced low water pressure in his home.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025
It was dead low water now, and the ship was heeled at an angle, the propeller showing clean.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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