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, though, many sectors in the FTSE 100 are coming up roses, even though it cannot be clearly seen in the chart because the market is awash with non-U.K. conquistadors sweeping in and asset stripping the U.K. market because of its fundamental cheapness. Clem Chambers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 But Season 6 of USA featured some of the franchise’s most charismatic cast members ever, who formed relationships that resonated widely: Social media was awash with surprisingly compelling clips from the Fijian villa housing the romantic hopefuls. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024 The performances are superlative, and, despite the grimness of the setting, the film is awash with the wonderment of childhood. Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024 Each of the three bedrooms is awash in whites, rendering a calming effect, and the long dining table is sure to welcome long conversation over a delicious meal. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for awash 

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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