floodwater
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Water that has overflowed from a river, lake, or sea and covers normally dry land.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Volunteers filled sandbags to keep the rising _____ away from homes."
Answer: floodwater
In your own words, what does "floodwater" mean?
Water that has overflowed from a river, lake, or sea and covers normally dry land.
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