inundation Synonyms
inundation Meaning
inundation (n)
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
an overwhelming number or amount
inundation (n.)
The act of inundating, or the state of being inundated; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.
An overspreading of any kind; overflowing or superfluous abundance; a flood; a great influx; as, an inundation of tourists.
inundation Sentence Examples
- The sudden heavy rainfall led to the inundation of the streets, causing traffic disruptions.
- The river's overflow resulted in the inundation of nearby farmlands, damaging crops.
- The hurricane's storm surge caused the inundation of coastal communities, leaving devastation in its wake.
- The town's outdated drainage system couldn't handle the inundation of water during the monsoon season.
- The news of the sale led to an inundation of customers at the store, causing long lines at the checkout.
- The unexpected high tide caused the inundation of the beach, forcing beachgoers to seek higher ground.
- The rapid thawing of the snowpack caused the inundation of the river, swelling its banks.
- The sudden influx of refugees resulted in the inundation of local shelters, straining resources.
- The city's emergency services were overwhelmed by the inundation of calls during the peak of the crisis.
- The online platform experienced an inundation of users after the release of its new feature, causing temporary outages.
FAQs About the word inundation
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land, an overwhelming number or amountThe act of inundating, or the state of being inundated
flood, torrent, stream, bath, influx, river, avalanche, flood tide, overflow, deluge
drought, drought, drouth, trickle, drip, drip, trickle,drouth,dribble, dribble
The sudden heavy rainfall led to the inundation of the streets, causing traffic disruptions.
The river's overflow resulted in the inundation of nearby farmlands, damaging crops.
The hurricane's storm surge caused the inundation of coastal communities, leaving devastation in its wake.
The town's outdated drainage system couldn't handle the inundation of water during the monsoon season.
