awash

adjective

ə-ˈwȯsh How to pronounce awash (audio)
-ˈwäsh
1
a
: alternately covered and exposed by waves or tide
b
: washing about : afloat
c
: covered with water : flooded
2
: filled, covered, or completely overrun as if by a flood
a movie awash in sentimentality

Examples of awash in a Sentence

The deck of the boat was almost awash. the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of awash was in 1801

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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awash. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

awash

adjective
ə-ˈwȯsh How to pronounce awash (audio)
-ˈwäsh
1
: washed by waves or tide
2
: floating about
3
a
: flooded or covered with water
b
: filled or covered as if by a flood
an event awash in emotion

Geographical Definition

Awash

geographical name

river 500 miles (805 kilometers) long in eastern Ethiopia flowing northeast

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