flood

US /flʌd/

UK /flʌd/

B1

verb

  • To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
  • (Of liquid) to fill or cover something completely

noun

  • A quick unexpectedly volume of something
  • Large number of people or things arriving at once
  • Destruction when a river breaks its banks

Examples

The river was in full flood

The area near the river is liable to flood.