flooding
UK: ˈflʌdɪŋ | US: ˈflʌdɪŋ
n. The act or process of covering or submerging an area with water, typically due to excessive rainfall or overflow.
n. (Figurative) An overwhelming quantity or influx of something (e.g., information, emotions).
v. Present participle of "flood," meaning to inundate or overwhelm.
The word "flood" traces back to Old English "flōd," meaning "a flowing of water, tide, or river," derived from Proto-Germanic *flōduz. The suffix "-ing" is a productive English morpheme used to form nouns (indicating an action or result) or verb participles. Combined, "flooding" literally means "the act or result of overflowing with water," later extended metaphorically to describe overwhelming quantities.
Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in the coastal town.
The dam failure led to the flooding of nearby farmland.
She felt a flooding of relief when she heard the good news.
Social media platforms are flooding with misinformation during crises.
The city implemented barriers to prevent future flooding.