Definition of drown
: to become drowned
fell in the river and drowned chicken drowning in barbecue sauce drowning in paperwork
1a
: to suffocate by submersion especially in water
b
: to submerge especially by a rise in the water level
villages drowned by the flooding river
c
: to soak, drench, or cover with a liquid
drowns her French fries in ketchup
2
: to engage (oneself) deeply and strenuously
drowned himself in work
3
: to cause (a sound) not to be heard by making a loud noise
—usually used with out turned up the radio to drown out the noise
4a
: to drive out (something, such as a sensation or an idea)
drowned his sorrows in liquor
b
: overwhelm
was drowned in homework
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The first known use of drown was in the 14th century
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