B2nounenvironmentnature
US/ˈflʌd.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈflʌd.ɪŋ/
a situation in which a lot of water covers land that is usually dry
In context
Heavy rain caused severe flooding in the northern part of the country.
Rising sea levels will increase the risk of flooding in coastal cities.
The government spent millions on defenses to prevent flooding along the river.
Words that go with flooding
adjective + noun
- severe floodingSevere flooding closed roads and schools across the region.
- flash floodingFlash flooding trapped several drivers on the highway.
- coastal floodingCoastal flooding is becoming more common as the sea rises.
noun + noun
- flooding riskHomes near the river face a high flooding risk.
verb + noun
- prevent floodingWetlands help prevent flooding by absorbing extra rainwater.
- cause floodingBlocked drains can cause flooding even after light rain.
noun + preposition
- flooding inFlooding in the delta destroyed much of the rice harvest.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There were many floodings last year.Correct: There was a lot of flooding last year.