Levee
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛviː/
Levee (noun)
- a wall built along a river to prevent flooding.
- a formal event in the morning where people meet an important person.
Examples
- The levee protected the town from flooding.
- Farmers built a levee to safeguard their crops.
Common collocations: build a levee, strong levee, levee system, attend a levee, host a levee