The water that overflows and covers land during a flood.
Compound of 'flood' (Old English 'flod', overflowing water) + 'water' (Old English 'wæter', the liquid). The two words combined describe the specific dangerous water during flood events.
Floodwater isn't just water—it's a toxic soup carrying sewage, chemicals, and debris that makes post-flood cleanup incredibly dangerous and diseases like cholera deadly in vulnerable regions.
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