Freshet

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

Definitions of freshet

noun a sudden overflow of a stream resulting from a heavy rain or melting snow

Example Sentences

A1 The freshet from the heavy rain caused the river to overflow.

A2 After the snow melted, a freshet formed in the creek.

B1 The town was evacuated due to the impending freshet that could flood the area.

B2 The freshet carried debris downstream, causing damage to bridges and roads.

C1 The hydrologist studied the freshet patterns to predict future flooding events.

C2 The government implemented measures to mitigate the impact of freshets on vulnerable communities.

Examples of freshet in a Sentence

formal The freshet caused by the heavy rainfall led to flooding in the low-lying areas.

informal After the big storm, there was a huge freshet that flooded the fields near the river.

slang I heard there's gonna be a freshet coming through, so be prepared for some wet shoes!

figurative Her emotions were like a freshet, overflowing and uncontrollable.

Grammatical Forms of freshet

• past tense: fresheted
• plural: freshets
• comparative: more freshet
• superlative: most freshet
• present tense: freshets
• future tense: will freshet
• perfect tense: has fresheted
• continuous tense: is fresheting
• singular: freshet
• positive degree: freshet
• infinitive: to freshet
• gerund: fresheting
• participle: fresheting

Origin and Evolution of freshet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'freshet' originated from the Middle English term 'fresshet' which was derived from the Old French word 'freschete' meaning 'freshness'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'freshet' evolved from simply referring to freshness to specifically describing a sudden rise in the level of a stream or river due to heavy rain or snowmelt.