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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

floodgate

/ˈflʌʊdɡeɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does floodgate mean?

noun

A gate or valve that can be opened to allow a flood of water to flow through, or a device that controls the flow of something, such as information or ideas.

Example

"The construction of the floodgate helped to prevent the town from being inundated during the heavy rainfall."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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