floodwater

noun

flood·​wa·​ter ˈfləd-ˌwȯ-tər 

-ˌwä-

: the water of a flood

Examples of floodwater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chadchart said despite the heavy rain, flooding should recede once the rain subsides, as city officials are working to drain floodwaters as quickly as possible. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Drivers should under no circumstances attempt to take their vehicles through floodwaters, the city noted. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Carl Marchant, a resident who previously lost two cars to floodwaters, expressed relief as crews worked. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Three people are dead after being swept away by floodwaters early Wednesday on the Navajo Nation, authorities said. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for floodwater

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• breakwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• freshwater
• granddaughter
• groundwater
• headwater
• manslaughter

Kids Definition

floodwater

noun

flood·​wa·​ter ˈfləd-ˌwȯt-ər 

-ˌwät-

: the water of a flood