water level
Americannoun
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water levels
plural
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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
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of water level
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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"This time, the water level is higher than the 2011 flood," the 44-year-old told AFP, using a broom to sweep out water.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
“When the water level is extra high, a foot or more higher than we expect it to be, then it can really wreak havoc.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
In good condition, they keep the water level high, bringing moisture to the landscape.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
As of Wednesday, the lake’s water level had dropped to 1,039.66 feet above sea level, according to federal data.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The water level rose six inches in Flint Creek.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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