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 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
In Speyside, the Scotsman newspaper reports that several whisky distilleries have shut down summer production early due to low water levels on the River Spey.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025
Eastern Scotland and parts of Wales are also seeing low water levels.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
While firefighters struggled with low water pressure during the Palisades fire, it’s unclear whether the damaged hydrants played a role.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
A boat would just float there comfortably I supposed, at dead low water.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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