backwater (Meaning)
backwater (n)
a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam
a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring
backwater (n.)
Water turned back in its course by an obstruction, an opposing current , or the flow of the tide, as in a sewer or river channel, or across a river bar.
An accumulation of water overflowing the low lands, caused by an obstruction.
Water thrown back by the turning of a waterwheel, or by the paddle wheels of a steamer.
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backwater Sentence Examples
- The quaint backwater village exuded an air of tranquility, far removed from the bustling metropolis.
- The sluggish river meandered through the backwaters, providing a picturesque backdrop for the sleepy town.
- The isolated backwater community preserved its ancient traditions and customs, untouched by the passage of time.
- The small backwater port was once an important trading hub, but now its glory days were long gone.
- The road led us deep into the backwaters, revealing hidden gems like secluded beaches and charming villages.
- The dilapidated buildings and overgrown vegetation hinted at the backwater town's fading prosperity.
- The backwater swamps formed a labyrinth of waterways, providing a refuge for migratory birds.
- The remote backwater region was plagued by poverty and lack of opportunity.
- The backwater district had become a hotbed of crime and corruption, belying its tranquil facade.
- The backwater farm provided a simple but fulfilling life for its inhabitants, who embraced its rustic charm.
FAQs About the word backwater
a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam, a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurr
countryside, hinterland, frontier, outback, up-country, (the) back of beyond, backwoods, country, bush, outlands
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The quaint backwater village exuded an air of tranquility, far removed from the bustling metropolis.
The sluggish river meandered through the backwaters, providing a picturesque backdrop for the sleepy town.
The isolated backwater community preserved its ancient traditions and customs, untouched by the passage of time.
The small backwater port was once an important trading hub, but now its glory days were long gone.
