levee: Meaning and Definition of

lev•ee

1. an embankment designed to prevent the flooding of a river.
2. See
3. one of the small continuous ridges surrounding fields that are to be irrigated.
4. a landing place for ships; quay.

1. to furnish with a levee: to levee a treacherous stream.

lev•ee

1. (in Great Britain) a public court assembly, held in the early afternoon, at which men only are received.
2. a reception, usually in someone's honor: a presidential levee at the White House.
3. a reception of visitors held on rising from bed, as formerly by a royal or other personage.