water level
Americannoun
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the surface level of any body of water.
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the level to which a vessel is immersed; water line.
noun
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the level reached by the surface of a body of water
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the water line of a boat or ship
Etymology
Origin of water level
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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"Because each greenhouse gas reacts differently to changes in water level, one gas can go down while another goes up. That's why it's important to look at the overall gas balance," says Zhao.
From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026
In his village, the water level climbed nearly two metres, Reouani said.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
The inquest has heard that the area is a designated flood plain, but did not have signage warning walkers that the water level might be high at the time Xielo entered the water.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
They pass interpretive signs showing how much the water level dropped: 7 feet by 1951, 25 feet by 1963.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
My brother watches the water level in the giant hole next door, waiting for the hole to dry up so he can use it for a bunker.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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