Floodplain (Noun)
Meaning
A low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Heavy rainfall in the region regularly causes the nearby town to become inundated as water overflows from the swollen river onto the surrounding floodplain.
- As the river meandered lazily through the landscape, it deposited layers of silt and sediment that gradually formed a broad, fertile floodplain.
- Agricultural communities often settle in floodplains because the nutrient-rich soil is well-suited for farming, but this comes with the constant risk of river flooding.
- Over time, the river's relentless flow carved out a wide floodplain that became an important corridor for wildlife migration.
- The floodplain, despite its vulnerability to seasonal inundation, was a vital habitat for numerous species of plants and animals.