free-flowing

adjective

free-flow·​ing ˈfrē-ˌflō-iŋ How to pronounce free-flowing (audio)
: characterized by easy freedom in movement, progression, or style
a free-flowing essay

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Only one-third of the world’s large rivers remain free-flowing. Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 But his voice is distinct and free-flowing. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026 Interestingly, it can be deployed in tidal currents, free-flowing rivers without dams, or even adapted for wind energy. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026 But even in a free-flowing game, where the ball pings effortlessly from player to player, sometimes a coach needs to be able to put his thumb on the scale. Brendan Marks, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for free-flowing

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of free-flowing was in 1837

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“Free-flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-flowing. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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