flash-flood — a sudden local flood of great volume and short duration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden local flood of great volume and short duration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflæʃ flʌd/
Example Sentences
- My camping trip turned into a swimming lesson when a flash-flood visited our tent.
- Flash-floods can occur within minutes of heavy rainfall.
- The weather service issued a flash-flood alert for the mountain areas.
flash-flood
NOUN[/ˈflæʃ flʌd/]
a sudden local flood of great volume and short duration
a sudden local flood of great volume and short duration
Racing the cash-load down the dash-road before the flash-flood hits!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Flash-flood is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'flash' (meaning rapid or sudden, like lightning) and 'flood' (an overflow of water). The term emerged to specifically describe a sudden, violent torrent of water that occurs with minimal warning, typically in response to heavy rainfall or dam failure.
Breakdown
flash (rapid, sudden, like a lightning bolt) + flood (an overflow of water or inundation). The compound conveys the defining characteristic of such floods: their abrupt onset and swift, destructive movement.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My camping trip turned into a swimming lesson when a flash-flood visited our tent.”
“Flash-floods can occur within minutes of heavy rainfall.”
“The weather service issued a flash-flood alert for the mountain areas.”
“During the flash-flood, the street became a temporary river with very expensive fish (cars).”
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