floodwaters
/ˈflʌdˌwɔtərz/
noun
- Plural of floodwater; large amounts of water covering land that is usually dry, often from heavy rain or overflowing rivers.
- The floodwaters were contaminated with sewage, posing a health risk.
- The floodwaters swept away cars and damaged hundreds of homes.
- Emergency crews worked through the night to drain the floodwaters from the subway.
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