low water

noun

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

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In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025 In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025 Similarly, low water intake is also linked to a higher risk of developing these conditions. New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025 About 100 homes were affected; residents experienced low water pressure, though none lost service entirely. Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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