low water

noun

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

also : low tide

Examples of low water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026

Life-threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses was occurring or was imminent. — Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Nieusma notes that rain barrels can have low water pressure at the hose and recommends attaching a transfer pump between the rain barrel and the garden hose. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Officials are advising anyone who experienced a water outage or low water pressure in the affected area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for low water

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• breakwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• floodwater
• freshwater
• granddaughter
• groundwater
• headwater