low water

noun

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

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But despite that good news, Mayor Michael Melham declared a state of emergency Sunday night due to high winds and low water pressure. Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 4 May 2026 This year, though, the 1,700-acre lake in Loveland may see boating restrictions due to low water caused by drought. John Meyer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 Not only could creeks and streams rise out of their banks, flooding also could occur in urban areas with poor drainage as well as low water crossings. Roberto Villalpando, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026 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, 20 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.

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