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floodplain.

A low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.

10 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/
  1. A low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.

    tidal floodplain
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From flood + plain.

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