1. an overflow of water onto normally dry land
2. a large amount or quantity of something

1. to cover or fill with water
2. to arrive or appear in large numbers or quantities

Examples

• The heavy rains caused a flood in the valley.
• Emergency crews rescued families from the flood waters.
• She received a flood of emails after the announcement.
• The river flooded the nearby farmland.
• Tourists flood the city every summer.
• Memories of childhood flooded back to her.
• The broken pipe flooded the basement.