floodplain
Translation
floodplain
Examples
The town was built on a floodplain.
The town was built on a floodplain.
Farmers use the fertile floodplain for agriculture.
Farmers use the fertile floodplain for agriculture.
Grammar Patterns
((floodplain)) a flat area of land next to a river that is often flooded The floodplain is rich in nutrients.
Similar Words
Synonyms: river plain, bottomland
Etymology
A compound word from 'flood' and 'plain'. It literally means a plain that is prone to flooding.
Memory Tips
Picture a flat, plain area of land next to a river that gets covered with water (flooded) when the river is high.