drowning
nounUK /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
US /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
When someone cannot breathe because water is all around them and goes into their mouth and nose.
The lifeguard saved the boy from drowning in the pool.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of dying by being underwater and unable to breathe.
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among children.
3. Being so overwhelmed by something that it feels like you are sinking.
She felt like she was drowning in homework.
4. Making a sound or voice much quieter or completely unheard.
The loud music was drowning out his voice.