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, 17 Feb. 2026 Wading conditions were excellent, but ultra-low water also complicated the fishing. Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026 In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026 Residents in the area might experience low water pressure or discoloration; and motorists are asked to be cautious when driving nearby. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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