Noun freshet has 1 sense

1. freshet, spate - the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
   --₁ is a kind of flow, flowing
   

Term: freshet

Noun (Sense 1): A sudden and temporary rise in the water level of a river or stream, typically caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

Sample sentence: The town experienced a freshet after a week of heavy downpour, causing the river to overflow its banks.

Noun (Sense 2): A rush or surge of feeling.

Sample sentence: The young lovers felt a freshet of happiness as they walked hand in hand through the park.

Noun (Sense 3): A tidal bore, especially on certain rivers of eastern Canada.

Sample sentence: The Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia is well-known for its powerful freshet that attracts surfers from around the world.

Noun (Sense 4): A small stream.

Sample sentence: We hiked along the freshet, enjoying the peaceful sounds of the babbling water.

Adjective: (Of water) flowing or flowing freely.

Sample sentence: The freshet river provided a refreshing spot for swimming during the hot summer months.

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