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

Examples of free-flowing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sometime this fall, the dams are scheduled to be completely removed, reestablishing a free-flowing stretch of river for the first time in more than a century. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024 Similar to the in-person experience, the conversation isn't as free-flowing. Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024 National titles have been free-flowing in Storrs, Connecticut, as the two teams have come home with a combined 17 titles in the last 30 years. NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024 For years, the menu included little more than a steak, a baked potato and free-flowing wine, offerings that reflected the habits, homogeneity and not-very-daredevil nature of many professional golfers. Alan Blinder Doug Mills, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024 In addition to free-flowing wine, participants can also indulge in an olive oil tasting paired with flavorful Argentine snacks, all while an experienced local guide highlights the rich history of Mendoza’s renowned wine industry. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 The West Waukesha Bypass, the major initiative that extended Les Paul Parkway to create a looping highway route to more allow more free-flowing traffic, is a major component in the district. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024 The free-flowing offense that carried BYU through the regular season was rarely apparent. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024 The podcast is said to be free-flowing, and there are already plans in place to tape episode two. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of free-flowing was in 1875

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“Free-flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-flowing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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