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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

levees

/ˈlɛviːz/ noun · British & US
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What does levees mean?

noun

A natural or artificial bank or wall built to prevent flooding or to confine water, especially a bank or wall built along a river or lake.

Example

"The levees along the Mississippi River were built to protect the city from flooding during heavy rainfall."

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