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
This system dynamically adjusts the length of the mooring chain to ensure constant tension as water levels rise or fall.
—
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
With water levels low, getting liquid past the filters felt like sucking mud.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Peninsula spokesperson Josh Cox said the river is overseen by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which uses dams to manage water levels and generate electricity.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
His body was recovered from outside the vehicle once water levels had receded, Sempsis said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for water level
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
With water levels low, getting liquid past the filters felt like sucking mud.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Peninsula spokesperson Josh Cox said the river is overseen by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which uses dams to manage water levels and generate electricity.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
His body was recovered from outside the vehicle once water levels had receded, Sempsis said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for water level
Cite this Entry
“Water level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20level. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share