Backwater Definition
backwater
noun
- a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam; "the bayous and backwaters are breeding grounds for mosquitos"
- a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring; "the country is an economic backwater"
"Backwater" in song lyrics
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Words that rhyme with backwater
Usage tips for "backwater"
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