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waterlogged

/ˈwɔː.tɚˌlɑːɡd/
wa · ter · logged
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• adjective

1

Saturated with or full of water, especially to the point of being heavy, unmanageable, or unsuitable for use.

Example

"The soccer match had to be postponed because the heavy overnight rain left the pitch completely waterlogged."

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• Nearby Words

waterlily
waterline
waterlog
waterlogged
waterlogging
waterloo
watermain

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century as a nautical term describing a ship so filled with water that it floated heavily and unmanageably like a saturated wooden log.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waterlogged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waterlogged
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