单词	floodwater
释义	floodwater noun flood·​wa·​ter ˈfləd-ˌwȯ-tər  -ˌwä- : the water of a flood Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Invest in life jackets for the family — If the worst happens and you're swept away by floodwater, having on a personal floatation device could be the difference between life and death. Angela Fritz, CNN, 29 July 2022 On Friday, authorities were warning people in the district of Dadu in the southern Sindh province to move to safer places ahead of floodwater from the swollen Indus river that's expected to hit the region this week. Munir Ahmed, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 In video shared on social media, floodwater could be seen pouring into a one casino, while a parking garage appeared transformed into a fast-moving river. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2022 On Tuesday afternoon, Houston city officials declared an emergency, and emergency officials reported 20 homes with floodwater at or inside structures. Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 Photos show people wading knee-deep in muddy floodwater, with vehicles left stranded by the deluge. Sophia Saifi, CNN, 25 July 2022 Rescue workers struggled Monday to reach parts of Kentucky cut off by floodwater that washed away bridges and made roads impassable. Harold Maass, The Week, 2 Aug. 2022 On Tuesday, Yellowstone National Park officials ordered over 10,000 visitors to evacuate as heavy snowmelt and sudden rainfall caused the Yellowstone river to burst its banks, unleashing a torrent of floodwater throughout the nature reserve. Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 15 June 2022 Even as the floodwater swamped backyards and soda bottles floated past houses, women were stewing borscht and inviting people in to eat, and neighbors ferried diesel fuel for pumps in a rubber boat. New York Times, 27 Apr. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1791, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition floodwater noun flood·​wa·​ter ˈfləd-ˌwȯ-tər  -ˌwä- : the water of a flood
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