low water

noun

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

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To exacerbate the situation, some reservoirs -- especially Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the largest in the country -- are experiencing low water levels due to the lack of snowpack during the winter. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 May 2026 In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026 Turpin said the low water levels are having a significant impact on recreation at the park. Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 27 May 2026 The Nueces basin has been experiencing widespread drought conditions since late 2021, leading to very low water levels in Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi. Michelle Hummel, Fortune, 25 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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