Definition of FRESHET

freshet

Plural: freshets

Noun

  • A sudden overflow of a stream or river; a flood.
  • 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.

Examples

  • The freshet of new words on the board after a bingo created a challenge for his opponent.

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: valid Words With Friends Word