# freshet

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɹɛʃɪt/

## Definitions
1. A flood resulting from heavy rain or a spring thaw.
2. A small stream, especially one flowing into the sea.

## Etymology
From Old French freschete, a diminutive of fres (“fresh”) via its feminine form fresche.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/freshet