low water

noun

1. water at its lowest level, as in a river.

low water

noun

1. another name for low tide
2. the state of any stretch of water at its lowest level
3. a situation of difficulty or point of least success, excellence, etc

Other Words From

• low-water adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of low water¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

That there was low water flow, so I went down and checked on it and figured the pump speed was too low since the filter is dirty.

From Ozy

The stock market hit its low on Day 50 of the Obama administration – and has more than doubled from that low water mark since.

From The Daily Beast

In other places at low water they seek for cockles, mussels, and periwinkles.

From Project Gutenberg

The boundary of a natural pond or lake, either in its natural state or raised artificially, is low-water mark.

From Project Gutenberg

Three miles to the south of the southernmost island, but nearer to the shore, is a reef of rocks which dry at low water.

From Project Gutenberg

The western side of the inlet is occupied by a bank of clay, that dries at low water.

From Project Gutenberg

There are two rapids, or small falls, on this part of the Red River, which show only at low water.

From Project Gutenberg