Freshet (Noun)
Meaning
The occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The freshet caused by the sudden downpour flooded the nearby streets and low-lying areas.
- Heavy snowmelt in the mountains led to a freshet that swelled the river to record levels.
- After a dry spell, the freshet brought welcome relief to the parched crops and fields.
- Residents near the river were evacuated as a precautionary measure due to the expected freshet from the storm.
- The freshet was so powerful that it washed away a section of the old bridge, leaving commuters stranded.