Levee ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Levee ( noun )

1. An embankment built along the edge of a river or stream to prevent flooding.
2. A formal reception or gathering, usually held in the evening.

Origin:

From french levée, from lever ("to raise"), from latin levare ("to lift, rais.e")

Examples:

1. The city built a levee to protect the residents from flooding during heavy rains.
2. The mayor hosted a levee at city hall to celebrate the opening of the new community center.
3. The river's levee broke, causing the flood that destroyed the town.
4. Levees are built to protect the city from the river's floods.
5. The flood waters were contained by the levee and did not damage the city.

(As a verb)

Levee ( verb )

1. An embankment built along the edge of a river or stream to prevent flooding.
2. A formal reception or gathering, usually held in the evening.

Origin:

From french levée, from lever ("to raise"), from latin levare ("to lift, rais.e")

Examples:

1. The city built a levee to protect the residents from flooding during heavy rains.
2. The mayor hosted a levee at city hall to celebrate the opening of the new community center.
3. The river's levee broke, causing the flood that destroyed the town.
4. Levees are built to protect the city from the river's floods.
5. The flood waters were contained by the levee and did not damage the city.