free-flowing

adjective

free-flow·​ing ˈfrē-ˌflō-iŋ How to pronounce free-flowing (audio)
: characterized by easy freedom in movement, progression, or style
a free-flowing essay

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The team has started the 2025/26 season in a less than free-flowing fashion and has struggled to put up the attacking numbers that might be expected of a defending champion. James Nalton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 On Thursday, September 11, the 56-year-old actress stepped out in a free-flowing skirt, and some square-toe ankle boots that weren’t exactly made for — but are still perfect for — walking her dog in New York City. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 Each match is expected to sell out the 70,000-capacity stadium, and there will be multiple security perimeters, opposed to the free-flowing situation in the parking lot Saturday. Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025 The terminal is the ultimate VIP lounge, with free-flowing food and drink, concierge baggage service and a BMW ride to the waiting plane. D.a. Varela, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for free-flowing

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of free-flowing was in 1875

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“Free-flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-flowing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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