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

The restrooms are decked out with over 20 sensors to detect damage, monitor water levels and more. —Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 22 June 2026

According to the Bureau of Reclamation's projections, water levels in the Nevada reservoir are projected to fall so low by November that power generation would be cut by 70%. —Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 June 2026

The new monitoring equipment allows for remote assessments of water levels in Bangs Lake, and adjustments to height of the gate. —Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

Under average circumstances, the water levels in Gatún Lake generally vary between 85 and 88 feet. —Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for water level

• multilevel
• bevel
• devil
• daredevil
• sublevel