flood
flood · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.
- 2.
A large amount or quantity of something arriving at once.
- 3.
(as verb) To cover or fill with water; to overflow.
- 4.
(as verb) To arrive in overwhelming quantities.
Forms
plural: floods
Phrases & expressions
- •flood of tears — crying heavily
- •in full flood — speaking or operating with full force
- •flood the market — to supply in excess
Related words
Etymology
From Old English flod ("a flowing of water, flood, waves, stream, river"), from Proto-Germanic floduz, related to flow.