high-water

1 of 2

adjective

high-wa·​ter ˈhī-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce high-water (audio)
-ˌwä-
: unusually short
high-water pants

high water

2 of 2

noun

: a high stage of the water in a river or lake

Examples of high-water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Adjective
The latter was this rivalry’s high-water mark for tension and tumult. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that swiftwater rescue teams, mud and debris flow crews, as well as heavy-duty high-water vehicles are moving into Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Santa Barbara counties. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
But adding a refreshing cucumber to your beverage offers an extra hydration boost, thanks to the veggie's high water content. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025 Thanks to its high water content and low calorie count – just about 33 calories per medium zucchini – the vegetable can also support healthy weight management. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high-water

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1856, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-water was in the 15th century

Browse Nearby Words

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!