Definitions

flood plain

NOUN

plain bordering a river

Synonyms

WEAK

alluvial plain coastal plain delta delta plain floodplain tidal plain

Example Sentences

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And then there are the roads and the buildings that have encroached on the river, sealing the ground on what should be natural flood plains.

From New York Times

Dr Tellman says that one aspect of this growth is related to climate change, which is changing the locations of flood plains to encompass more people.

From BBC

Much of it settles out along the way, accumulating in river banks, flood plains and other areas where the water slows.

From New York Times

While acknowledging "considerable advances" have been made on managing flood risk since 2016, the CCC concluded more action was needed given the scale of the threat - including tackling continued development on flood plains.

From BBC

This inch-long arthropod, found in flood plains across India, has a four-inch vertical leap and the ability to take down prey nearly twice its size.

From New York Times