water level

noun

1
: an instrument to show the level by means of the surface of water in a trough or in a U-shaped tube
2
: the surface of still water: such as
a
: the level assumed by the surface of a particular body or column of water
b
: the waterline of a vessel

Examples of water level in a Sentence

Check the water level of the swimming pool. We should have good water levels through the summer after all this rain.
Recent Examples on the Web Both plans envision maximum water cuts of nearly 4 million acre-feet per year under a worst-case scenario where water levels crater across the basin. Ella Nilsen, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024 This year, a warm and virtually snowless winter across the upper basin means there's little to no melting snow to cause water levels in the Mississippi and its tributaries to rise, according to a Thursday update to the flood outlook. Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024 As water levels dropped, however, rangers said the tubs were once again accessible. Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024 When King Tides occur during floods or storms, water levels can rise higher and have the potential to cause great damage to the coastline and coastal property. Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 Record-breaking snowfall last winter in Utah has caused water levels to rise again. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024 The Pineapple Express brought lots of rain to California, and Lake Mead's water levels are at an all-time high, but the Sierra snowpack is still below average, which could have serious consequences, officials say. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2024 Add enough water to the pan so the water level is just below the bottom of the basket. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 In March, average water levels in Catalonia’s reservoirs were at about 27% and there are already some water restrictions in place. Benjamin Brown, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of water level was circa 1560

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“Water level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20level. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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