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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After Brandon was shockingly eliminated from the season 34 competition on the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars alongside partner Lauren Jauregui, the internet was awash with questions about what the elimination meant for the pro. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 The mountains are awash with vibrant autumnal hues, which can be admired by driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, biking the Catskill Scenic Trail, or hiking the many trails with sweeping views of the area. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025 For the second day in a row, downtown Kansas City was awash with pink on Saturday. Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025 And while OpenAI is not yet profitable, chipmakers like Nvidia and TSMC supplying the AI boom are awash in earnings amid high demand. Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for awash

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 20 Oct. 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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