Used in a Sentence

runoff

How to use runoff in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for runoff.

Editorial note

I like beef, but I sympathize for a fellow mammal and think of the enormous amounts of diverted water and fertilizer runoff that goes in to producing feed.

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Quick take

the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of runoff gathered in one view.

noun

the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

noun

a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for runoff.

noun

the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

noun

a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner

Example sentences

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I like beef, but I sympathize for a fellow mammal and think of the enormous amounts of diverted water and fertilizer runoff that goes in to producing feed.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use runoff in a sentence?

I like beef, but I sympathize for a fellow mammal and think of the enormous amounts of diverted water and fertilizer runoff that goes in to producing feed.

What does runoff mean?

the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

What part of speech is runoff?

runoff is commonly used as noun.