flooded

adjective

flood·​ed ˈflə-dəd How to pronounce flooded (audio)
1
: covered or overfilled with an excess of water or some other liquid
a flooded field
a flooded carburetor/engine
2
: filled, covered, or completely overrun as if by a flood
won't find new customers in a flooded market

Examples of flooded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The system is a critical safety feature in many vehicles which prevents a loss of steering capabilities in emergency situations when the driver loses control of the vehicle, like on icy or flooded roads. Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 9 June 2024 Many had been saved by rescue crews, after spending days or even weeks stranded on roofs, in trees and in flooded homes. Jorge C. Carrasco, New York Times, 30 May 2024 So far, according to volunteers in some areas, only business leaders and local residents have acted to save pets in flooded areas. Mauricio Savarese, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024 Heavy storms slammed the region during the first week of May, leading to numerous high-water rescues, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes. TIME, 17 May 2024 The storms left a trail of flooded streets and overflowing rivers throughout parts of the central U.S., especially in Missouri where two possible tornado formed on Monday. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024 Friday's storms forced numerous high-water rescues, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes. CBS News, 4 May 2024 Early Thursday, firefighters in Sonoma County rescued a driver from a car that had driven into a flooded road and was taking on water. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2024 In some areas just west of Jackson, up to 10 inches of rain are possible, with the potential of flooded roads and structures, the weather service said. Christina Maxouris, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of flooded was in 1750

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“Flooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flooded. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.

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