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waterlogged

Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːtərˌlɔɡd]

Word

Context: “nature”

(adjective) when soil or land has absorbed too much water and can't hold any more. This can happen after heavy rain or flooding, making it hard for plants to grow there.

Example

The garden became waterlogged after the heavy rain, so we couldn't plant anything for a while.

Example

The soil was dry and not waterlogged, allowing the flowers to thrive nicely.

Example

Have you ever seen a field that was waterlogged after a storm?

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