Flooding

/ˈflʌd.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.

The city experienced severe flooding after the heavy rainstorm.

The act of filling an area with water; an inundation.

Flooding in the region has displaced thousands of residents.

A sudden rush of something, often used metaphorically, such as information or emotions.

After the announcement, there was a flooding of emails from concerned citizens.

verb

To cover an area with water, especially in a way that is unwanted.

The river began flooding the nearby fields after the heavy rainfall.

To fill something completely with a liquid.

The bathtub started flooding after the faucet was accidentally left on.

from the Old English 'flod', meaning 'a flowing, flood, tide'.

flood of emotions:

an overwhelming amount of feelings or sensations.

floodgates open:

to allow a lot of things to happen suddenly, often after a period of restraint.

flooded market:

a market that has an excess supply of products, leading to reduced prices.

flooding the timeline

Everyone was flooding the timeline with memes after the event.

flooded with work

I'm completely flooded with work this week.