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low water

noun

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

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Locals know the ruins well; in low water, swimmers sometimes rest on the stones. Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 28 Nov. 2025 In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 Officials told the local outlets that low water pressure has been an issue for firefighters attempting to battle the fire, and one nearby municipality even brought a water tanker to the scene. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025 From the Detroit River to North Cape, a low water advisory was issued for Lake Erie for abnormally low water levels caused by strong winds pushing the lake waters east away from the shore. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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