Definition of FRESHET

freshet

Plural: freshets

Noun

  • the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
  • A flood resulting from heavy rain or a spring thaw.
  • A small stream, especially one flowing into the sea.
  • pl. -S a sudden overflow of a stream

Origin / Etymology

From Old French freschete, a diminutive of fres (“fresh”) via its feminine form fresche.

Synonyms

spate

Scrabble Score: 13

freshet: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
freshet: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
freshet: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

freshet is a valid Words With Friends word