Floodwater Meaning in English

word

US

ˈfɫədˌwɔtɝ

FLUHD-waw-ter

UK

flˈʌdwɔːtɐ

flUHD-waw-tuh

Definition

Water that covers land due to heavy rain, river overflow, or other causes of flooding.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly uncountable and used in plural form (floodwaters). Found in news, emergency alerts, and environmental discussions. It refers specifically to water from flooding, not just any water on ground. "Floodwater" is common in both scientific and everyday communication.

• Spanish: agua de inundación - aguas inundadas
• Portuguese (BR): água da enchente - água de inundação
• Portuguese (PT): água da cheia - água de inundação
• Chinese (Simplified): 洪水
• Chinese (Traditional): 洪水
• Hindi: बाढ़ का पानी
• Arabic: مياه الفيضان
• Bengali: বন্যার পানি
• Russian: паводковая вода
• Japanese: 洪水の水
• Vietnamese: nước lũ
• Korean: 홍수물
• Turkish: sel suyu
• Urdu: سیلاب کا پانی
• Indonesian: air banjir

Example Sentences

The floodwater filled the streets after the storm.

basic

Farmers lost their crops because of the floodwater.

basic

Floodwater can be dangerous to drive through.

basic

Weeks later, the smell from the floodwater still hung in the air.

natural

Rescue teams struggled to reach people trapped by rising floodwater.

natural

If you see floodwater, it’s safer to turn back than try to cross.

natural