low water

noun

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

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Firefighters also said that rescue efforts were hindered by low water pressure. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025 Firefighters faced low water pressure and dry hydrants in elevated areas, hindering their ability to combat the flames. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 In Brazil’s Amazon region alone, more than 1,700 schools and over 760 health centers have either been shuttered or become inaccessible due to low water levels. Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Households with no or low water can pick up one case of water on Tuesday at Atlee High School and Cold Harbor Elementary School from 3–7pm. Karri Peifer, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 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 14 Feb. 2025.

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