low water

noun

: a low stage of the water in a river or lake
also : low tide

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Mineral deposits like limescale can build up inside, causing all sorts of trouble, like low water pressure or water shooting in all different directions. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 It is furthermore designed to run efficiently even under low water pressure. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026 With low water, fish divert to alternative locations, including the aforementioned docks. Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026 Josh Nehring, a CPW deputy assistant director who focuses on aquatics and fish management, believes the impact of low water will be felt more by rafting businesses than fishing interests. John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low water

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Low water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20water. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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