Synonyms for

Levee

Verb / ˈlevi: / Another word for levee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A levee is a long hill or wall of dirt that is built along a river to prevent flooding.

Synonyms & similar words

embankment barrier dam dyke bank mound causeway ridge bund wall earthwork elevation hill knoll promontory rampart terrace tumulus berm buttress

Example sentences

  1. The workers built a levee to protect the town from the rising river.
  2. The levee held back the floodwaters and saved the town.
  3. The levee was damaged by the hurricane and needed to be repaired.
  4. The government funded the construction of a new levee to protect the area.
  5. The water flowed over the top of the levee and flooded the fields.

Quotes

  • "The levee was dry. It wasn't going to breach." - Johnstown Flood
  • "The levee is going to break. Get out while you can!" - Hurricane Katrina
  • "The river was swollen, and the levee was about to break." - The Oregonian

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