Flood Definition & Meaning
flood
- noun
- the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land; "plains fertilized by annual inundations"
- an overwhelming number or amount; "a flood of requests"; "a torrent of abuse"
- light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
- a large flow
- the act of flooding; filling to overflowing
- the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide); "a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune" -Shakespeare
- verb
- fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid; "the basement was inundated after the storm"; "The images flooded his mind"
- cover with liquid, usually water; "The swollen river flooded the village"; "The broken vein had flooded blood in her eyes"
- supply with an excess of; "flood the market with tennis shoes"; "Glut the country with cheap imports from the Orient"
- become filled to overflowing; "Our basement flooded during the heavy rains"
"Flood" in song lyrics
See how flood is used in real songs:
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"Visions of their flesh, drowning in the flood"
60 Second Assassin f/ Hell Razah, Kristina Green, Shabazz the Disciple, Son One — Cloud 9 -
"Then beat fiends instrumentals, got the streets flood"
9th Prince f/ T.M.F. — Cold Wind -
"But that's got a ring to it so my swill welcomes the flood"
Aesop Rock — Oxygen
Words that rhyme with flood
Usage tips for "flood"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "flood" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for flood to find words that pair well.