Past tense of drown; to die or kill by being submerged in water and unable to breathe.
From Old English 'drunian' and Old Norse 'drekka,' related to drinking and immersion in liquid. The 'drown' verb originally meant 'to plunge into water,' evolving to mean fatal submersion.
Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death worldwide, yet it's often silent and quick—many drowning victims don't yell because they're unable to breathe. The word 'drowned' represents one of nature's most dangerous forces: water, which we need to survive but can also kill us instantly.
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