waterlogged

adjective

wa·​ter·​logged ˈwȯ-tər-ˌlȯgd 

-ˌlägd, 

ˈwä-

1

: so filled or soaked with water as to be heavy or hard to manage

waterlogged boats

2

: saturated with water

waterlogged soil

Synonyms of waterlogged

• saturated
• dripping
• wet
• flooded
• soaked
• washed
• bathed
• soaking
• soggy

Examples of waterlogged in a Sentence

The ground was completely waterlogged.

waterlogged soil that caused the roots of the potted plant to rot

Recent Examples on the Web

Once the layer exceeds 3 or 4 inches, the roots get starved for oxygen, particularly in heavy or waterlogged soils. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

Overly dry or waterlogged potting mix can cause wilted plants, as can transplant stress. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

water entry 1 + log to accumulate in the hold

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for waterlogged

• bogged
• clogged
• dogged
• flogged
• fogged
• jogged
• logged
• catalogued

Kids Definition

waterlogged

adjective

wa·​ter·​logged ˈwȯt-ər-ˌlȯgd 

ˈwät-, 

-ˌlägd

: so filled or soaked with water as to be heavy or hard to manage

a waterlogged boat

Medical Definition

waterlogged

adjective

wa·​ter·​logged -ˌlägd 

: edematous

the scrotum and abdominal wall become waterlogged

—R. L. Cecil & R. F. Loeb