flood
/flʌd/flood
NOUNDefinition of flood
A flood happens when there has been a lot of rain in a short time and the water covers the ground.
Example: The storm brought heavy rains, and the resulting flood caused $14 million in damage to crops.
If a place is flooded, the water covers the ground and often causes a lot of damage.
Example: In 2005, a hurricane brought so much rain that much of Louisiana was flooded, killing many people, and destroying large parts of the city.
To flood means to overwhelm.
Example: The market has been flooded with boy band recordings.
flood
EXAMPLESExamples of flood
The storm brought heavy rains, and the resulting flood caused $14 million in damage to crops.
Example sentenceIn 2005, a hurricane brought so much rain that much of Louisiana was flooded, killing many people, and destroying large parts of the city.
Example sentenceThe market has been flooded with boy band recordings.
Example sentenceStop flooding the editorial office with your complaints.
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