noun
Uncommon
drowning
DROW-nihng
Drowning (noun) means an instance of dying, or nearly dying, from being submerged in water. Example: “The report highlighted a sharp rise in accidental drownings.”
noun
1
An instance of dying, or nearly dying, from being submerged in water.
"The report highlighted a sharp rise in accidental drownings."
"Swimming lessons help reduce the risk of drowning for young children."
"The lifeguard's quick reaction prevented a drowning at the busy beach."
How to use drowning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe event of someone drowning, or dying by drowning.
Common pairings
prevent drowning
accidental drowning
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Word forms
- Plural
- drownings
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What does “drowning” mean?
The word “drowning” means an instance of dying, or nearly dying, from being submerged in water. In plain terms, the event of someone drowning, or dying by drowning.
How do you pronounce “drowning”?
“Drowning” is pronounced DROW-nihng (/ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “drowning” in a sentence?
Here is “drowning” used in a sentence: “The report highlighted a sharp rise in accidental drownings.”
What part of speech is “drowning”?
“Drowning” is a noun.
Is “drowning” a common word?
“Drowning” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between drowning and drowned?
Drowning is a noun describing the act or process of dying, or nearly dying, from being submerged in water. Drowned is an adjective describing someone who has already died from that process.
Is 'drowning' used figuratively?
Yes. Drowning is often used figuratively to describe being overwhelmed by something, such as "drowning in paperwork" or "drowning in debt," extending the literal sense of submersion to being overwhelmed by a burden.
