Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
levee
noun
/ˈlɛvi/
Definition
A levee is an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river.
Examples
- The town built a levee to safeguard against potential floods.
- After heavy rains, the levee was tested as the river level rose.
- Farmers rely on levees to keep their fields dry during storm season.
Meaning
Levees are structures designed to protect land from flooding by holding back water from rivers, lakes, or oceans.
Synonyms
- Embankment
- Dike
- Flood barrier
