Backwater (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam; "the bayous and backwaters are breeding grounds for mosquitos".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

• The small backwater had become a popular spot for fishing and boating after the dam was built.
• The town was surrounded by a network of bayous and backwaters that made it difficult to navigate during the rainy season.
• The slow-moving waters of the backwater were home to a wide variety of aquatic plants and animals.
• After the storm, the overflowing river created a large backwater that devastated the nearby farmland.
• The cypress trees stood tall in the backwater, their knotted branches a haven for birds and alligators.

Hypernyms

• Water

Meaning ²

A place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring; "the country is an economic backwater".

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.