drowning

[ˈdraʊnɪŋ]

drowning Definition

• 1. the process of dying or being killed by being underwater and unable to breathe
• 2. the process of being overwhelmed by a large amount of something

Using drowning: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drowning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The child was rescued from drowning in the pool.

• Example

  The boat capsized and three people drowned.

• Example

  I felt like I was drowning in paperwork.

• Example

  The company is drowning in debt.

drowning Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drowning

• asphyxiation
• submersion
• suffocation

Phrases with drowning

• drowning in sorrow

  to be overwhelmed by sadness or grief

  Example

  After her husband's death, she felt like she was drowning in sorrow.

• drowning in debt

  to have more debt than one can handle

  Example

  The company is drowning in debt and may have to declare bankruptcy.

• drowning out

  to make a sound or noise so loud that it covers up other sounds

  Example

  The music was so loud that it drowned out all conversation.

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Summary: drowning in Brief

Drowning [ˈdraʊnɪŋ] refers to the process of dying or being killed by being underwater and unable to breathe, or being overwhelmed by a large amount of something. Examples include 'The child was rescued from drowning in the pool,' and 'The company is drowning in debt.' Phrases include 'drowning in sorrow,' referring to overwhelming sadness, and 'drowning out,' meaning to make a sound so loud it covers up other sounds.