freshet

Meaning

1. A flood resulting from heavy rain or a spring thaw.
2. (poetic) A small stream, especially one flowing into the sea.

Synonyms

flood

inundation

spate

surge

stream

inrush

invasion

onslaught

outpouring

overflow

rash

tidal wave

torrent

waterspout

alluvion

inpouring

deluge

flow

gush

inpour

Translations

Überschwemmung

avenida

crecida

riada

inundación

Erguß

Wasserschwall

Hochwasser

πλημμύρα ποταμού

πλημμύρα

υπερχείλιση

ξεχύλισμα

υπερεκχείλιση

alluvion

Hochwasser -s

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfɹɛʃɪt/

Etymology

From Old French freschete, a diminutive of fres (“fresh”) via its feminine form fresche.