floodplain
Translation
floodplain
Examples
Many ancient cities were built on fertile floodplains.
Many ancient cities were built on fertile floodplains.
Grammar Patterns
((a floodplain)) an area of flat land alongside a river that is covered by water when the river floods Many ancient cities were built on fertile floodplains.
Similar Words
Synonyms: river plain, delta, bottomland
Etymology
A compound of 'flood' and 'plain'. A plain area of land that is liable to flood.
Memory Tips
Think of a plain, flat area of land next to a river that is designed to flood.