levee
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Noun — An embankment built along a river to prevent flooding.
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Etymology
From French levee, "raised (thing)," from lever, "to raise."
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What does “levee” mean?
The word “levee” means an embankment built along a river to prevent flooding. In plain terms, a raised wall of earth built along a riverbank to stop flooding.
How do you pronounce “levee”?
“Levee” is pronounced LEH-vee (/ˈlɛvi/ in IPA).
How do you use “levee” in a sentence?
Here is “levee” used in a sentence: “The levee failed during the storm, flooding several neighborhoods.”
What part of speech is “levee”?
“Levee” is a noun.
Where does the word “levee” come from?
The word “levee” comes from French. From French levee, "raised (thing)," from lever, "to raise.".