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

The low waters at Lake Powell are having an impact on business, Runnels said. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

In July, low water levels caused a river cruise ship to run aground on the Rhine in the city of Bonn. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Residents may notice low water pressure, especially those living in upper-floor apartments, officials said. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Residents may experience temporary low water pressure as the system recovers over the next several hours. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 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