flood warning — An official announcement or alert issued to warn people about the possibility or imminent occurrence of flooding in a particular area
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An official announcement or alert issued to warn people about the possibility or imminent occurrence of flooding in a particular area
Pronunciation (IPA): /flʌd ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My phone buzzed with a flood warning just as I was about to go camping - talk about perfect timing!
- The flood warning came too late; the basement was already hosting an unwanted swimming pool party.
- Residents are advised to evacuate immediately following the flood warning issued by local authorities.
flood warning
NOUN[/flʌd ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/]
An official announcement or alert issued to warn people about the possibility or imminent occurrence of flooding in a particular area
The town received a flood warning as the river rose dangerously fast.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Flood derives from Old English 'flod', meaning flowing water or an overflowing of water. Warning originates from Old English 'warnian', meaning to caution or alert. The compound 'flood warning' emerged in modern usage to describe an official alert issued when a flood event is imminent or occurring.
Breakdown
flood (Old English 'flod': flowing water) + warning (Old English 'warnian': to caution or alert). The combination forms a compound noun denoting an advance notification of potential flooding.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone buzzed with a flood warning just as I was about to go camping - talk about perfect timing!”
“The flood warning came too late; the basement was already hosting an unwanted swimming pool party.”
“Residents are advised to evacuate immediately following the flood warning issued by local authorities.”
“The meteorologist's flood warning saved hundreds of lives in the coastal communities.”
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