awash

adjective

ə-ˈwȯsh How to pronounce awash (audio)
-ˈwäsh
Synonyms of awash
1
a
: alternately covered and exposed by waves or tide
b
: washing about : afloat
c
: covered with water : flooded
2
: filled, covered, or completely overrun as if by a flood
a movie awash in sentimentality

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The deck of the boat was almost awash. the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests are also awash in fall colors. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Edinburgh is awash with energy during August, with the Fringe attracting hundreds of comedy acts, who perform in venues across the city during the month. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 The public and private markets are awash with cash for anyone with a plan to make a dent in Nvidia’s lead. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 This will encourage the plant to refocus its energy on producing new blooms, so your garden will be awash in color again in no time. — Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awash

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of awash was in 1801

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awash

adjective
ə-ˈwȯsh How to pronounce awash (audio)
-ˈwäsh
1
: washed by waves or tide
2
: floating about
3
a
: flooded or covered with water
b
: filled or covered as if by a flood
an event awash in emotion

Geographical Definition

Awash

geographical name

ˈä-ˌwäsh How to pronounce Awash (audio)
river 500 miles (805 kilometers) long in eastern Ethiopia flowing northeast
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