a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
"The queen held an elaborate levee to welcome the new ambassadors from across Europe."
a pier that provides a landing place on a river
"The old levee by the Mississippi River offers a quiet spot to watch the boats dock."
an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
"The city council approved funding for a new levee to protect the downtown district from flooding during the rainy season."
An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
"After a long night's sleep, I finally managed to levee from my bed and start my day."
The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
To keep within a channel by means of levees.
"After years of working in a warehouse, he finally decided to throw his hat into the ring and apply for a position at the royal court where he could attend the weekly levees."
To attend the levee or levees of.