noun🔗ShareAn embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi."After the heavy rains, the levee protected the town from flooding. "geographyenvironmentarchitecturebuildingstructuregeologydisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe steep bank of a river."During the flood, the water rose so high that it almost went over the levee, threatening the town. "geographygeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe border of an irrigated field."The farmer carefully checked the levee around his irrigated field to ensure the water stayed within the proper boundaries. "agricultureenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA pier or other landing place on a river."The ferry boat docked at the levee so passengers could disembark. "geographyarchitecturenauticalplacebuildingenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep within a channel by means of levees."to levee a river"environmentgeologygeographyarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest."After a long night's sleep, the student's levee was smooth and quick; he was up and ready for school by 7:00. "actionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA reception of visitors held after getting up."After the school play, there was a levee for the cast and their families. "cultureentertainmenteventsocietytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders."The mayor hosted a levee for the city's new teachers, welcoming them to the community. "royalcultureevententertainmentsocietygovernmentorganizationhistorystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo attend the levee or levees of."The mayor will levee at the city hall today to meet with constituents. "politicsgovernmentroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
