outwater

/ˈaʊtˌwɔːtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A liquid or mixture of liquids (such as rainwater, ditchwater, or seepage from a spring) that flows out or over the surface of the ground, typically as a result of saturation or excessive rainfall.

“The outwater flooded the nearby fields and made it difficult for farmers to harvest their crops.”

Synonyms

  • runoff
  • surface water

Antonyms

  • groundwater