floodplain — An area of low-lying ground adjacent to a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An area of low-lying ground adjacent to a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflʌdpleɪn/
Example Sentences
- The farmer knew better than to build his house on the floodplain after watching his neighbor's kitchen float away last spring.
- Many ancient civilizations flourished on floodplains because of the rich soil deposited by rivers.
- The city's floodplain regulations prevented him from building a swimming pool in his backyard - which was ironic since it became a lake every winter anyway.
floodplain
NOUN[/ˈflʌdpleɪn/]
An area of low-lying ground adjacent to a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding
An area of low-lying ground adjacent to a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding
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“The farmer knew better than to build his house on the floodplain after watching his neighbor's kitchen float away last spring.”
“Many ancient civilizations flourished on floodplains because of the rich soil deposited by rivers.”
“The city's floodplain regulations prevented him from building a swimming pool in his backyard - which was ironic since it became a lake every winter anyway.”
“Floodplain restoration projects help protect downstream communities from severe flooding.”
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