low water

noun

: a low stage of the water in a river or lake
also : low tide

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Setting up solar power plants in these areas is simple, but with low water, data centers could not be cooled down. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026 In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 Drivers should avoid low water crossings and not driving into areas with water covering the roads. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 22 June 2026 About 80 low water crossings in Travis County were flooded as of Monday morning, Brown said. — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for low water

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of low water was in the 15th century

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“Low water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20water. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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