water level

noun

1

: an instrument to show the level by means of the surface of water in a trough or in a U-shaped tube

2

: the surface of still water: such as

a

: the level assumed by the surface of a particular body or column of water

b

: the waterline of a vessel

Examples of water level in a Sentence

Check the water level of the swimming pool.

We should have good water levels through the summer after all this rain.

Recent Examples on the Web

Its water level has been maintained primarily by agriculture irrigation runoff, which carries with it fertilizers, pesticides, salt and toxic metals. —Jill Johnston, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says contractors are waiting until the water levels lower a bit to recover the barges. —Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

Airboat captain Tristan Tigertail, who offers tours in the Everglades, said water levels in parts of the Everglades have already risen a few inches, covering sections of the trails. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026

Because of its massive volume, even small changes in lake water levels carry huge implications for regional water security, hydropower planning, ecosystems, and recreation. —Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for water level

• multilevel
• bevel
• devil
• daredevil
• sublevel
• mediaeval