levee
/ˈlɛvi/
noun
- A wall of earth or concrete built along a river to prevent flooding.
- After the hurricane, workers inspected the levee for cracks.
- The city built a new levee to protect homes from the rising river.
- Farmers rely on the levee to keep their fields dry during heavy rains.
- A formal reception or gathering, especially one held by a monarch or dignitary.
- The governor's levee attracted many prominent citizens.
- The queen held a levee for visiting ambassadors at the palace.
- In the 18th century, a levee was a morning reception where nobles paid respects to the king.
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