Meaning & use
Floodplains
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Flat areas of land alongside a river or stream that are prone to flooding when water levels rise.
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Heavy rains submerged the floodplains along the river's banks.
Farmers value floodplains for their nutrient-rich soil despite the flooding risk.
A note on using this word
Building on floodplains is often restricted by law because of the high risk of water damage.
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flood zoneslowlands
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