noun
- flat areas of land next to rivers that become covered with water when the river floods
Usage: geography
Examples
- The city was built on ancient floodplains near the Mississippi River.
- Farmers often use floodplains for agriculture because the soil is very fertile.
- Building homes on floodplains can be risky during heavy rainfall seasons.
- The floodplains provide important habitat for many wildlife species.
- Engineers studied the floodplains before designing the new bridge.
- Rich sediment deposits make floodplains ideal for growing crops.