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

When too many suds are introduced, sensors may misread water levels, cycles may stall, and pumps may struggle to drain properly. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026

Record low Danube water levels due to drought also constrain the route. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

In Durango, all Animas River pedestrian bridges and River Trail remain closed until further notice as water levels continue to rise. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

When the tide rises and the water level in the bay exceeds the street level, crews shut the valves to block saltwater from rushing backward up the pipes and onto the streets. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for water level

• multilevel
• bevel
• devil
• daredevil
• sublevel