awash

adjective

ə-ˈwȯsh How to pronounce awash (audio)
-ˈwäsh
1
a
: alternately covered and exposed by waves or tide
b
: washing about : afloat
c
: covered with water : flooded
2
: filled, covered, or completely overrun as if by a flood
a movie awash in sentimentality

Examples of awash in a Sentence

The deck of the boat was almost awash. the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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Now my house is awash with the LED glow of charging bulbs that are just waiting for the next power outage to do their trick. arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025 In late spring and early summer, the meadows are awash with vibrant wildflowers like lupine, Indian paintbrush, and asters. AFAR Media, 7 July 2025 The natural world is awash with color, and many of these vibrant hues are meant to be seen. Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 27 June 2025 The Compliance Illusion: Why Standards Aren’t Enough The auto industry is awash in standards—CRA, UNECE R155 and R156, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, ISO 24089. John Ellis, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for awash

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of awash was in 1801

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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awash. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

awash

adjective
ə-ˈwȯsh How to pronounce awash (audio)
-ˈwäsh
1
: washed by waves or tide
2
: floating about
3
a
: flooded or covered with water
b
: filled or covered as if by a flood
an event awash in emotion

Geographical Definition

Awash

geographical name

river 500 miles (805 kilometers) long in eastern Ethiopia flowing northeast

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