Definitions

1. noun

a large amount of water or other liquid flowing over usually dry land, especially after heavy rain or a burst in a dam or canal

“The floodwaters destroyed many homes in the affected area.”

2. verb

to overflow with a large amount of water or other liquid, or to make something overflow with water or other liquid

“The rain caused the river to flood.”

3. verb

to overwhelm or be swamped by something such as work, information, or emotions

“The tourist was flooded with requests for hotel rooms.”

4. noun

a large amount of something, especially news, information, or tasks

“The company received a flood of applications for the new job openings.”