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
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
Ms Johnson, 47, had watched the water level recede and then rise significantly - describing a pattern typically seen with tsunamis.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025
Surely we were below water level now, though that didn’t bear thinking about.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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