drowning
/ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: drownings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An instance of a person or animal drowning.
Noun
Examples
It's dangerous to swim in that river — there were three drownings there last year.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An instance of a person or animal being drowned.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “drowning” mean?
An instance of a person or animal drowning.
Is “drowning” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.