flooded

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adjective

flood·​ed ˈflə-dəd How to pronounce flooded (audio)
Synonyms of floodednext
1
: covered or overfilled with an excess of water or some other liquid
a flooded field
a flooded carburetor/engine
2
: filled, covered, or completely overrun as if by a flood
You won't find new customers in a flooded market.

flooded

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past tense and past participle of flood entry 2

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Social media video also showed rain leaking into subway stations and flooded streets. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Two women who were on foot and trapped in a flooded creek were rescued, Fire Division Lt. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Residents posted videos on social media that showed vehicles stranded in high water, a power pole being toppled by rushing water and flooded intersections. — Nbc News, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026 Millions across the Midwest remain under flood watches early Friday as additional bouts of rain sweep through the flooded region where even modest rainfall could cause new problems. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flooded

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flooded was in 1750

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