le
vee
Plural
levees
1
a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries
- The town repaired the levee after the recent storm.
- The levee held strong during the heavy rainfall.
- Workers built a new levee to protect the fields from flooding.
- Floodwaters breached the old levee, causing significant damage.
- The city’s levee system was designed to keep the river within its banks.
2
a structure built along a riverbank to serve as a landing place for boats or ships
- The steamboat docked at the levee just before sunset.
- Vendors lined the levee, selling goods to arriving passengers.
- The levee was crowded with fishermen and tourists.
- They built a new levee to accommodate larger vessels.
- Cargo was unloaded directly onto the levee for transport inland.
3
a ceremonial or formal reception of guests, especially one held by royalty or dignitaries
- The ambassador was honored at a royal levee.
- Courtiers gathered for the morning levee with the queen.
- Invitations to the levee were considered a mark of prestige.
- The levee included speeches, music, and ceremonial greetings.
- He wore his finest attire to attend the levee at the palace.