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water

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noun

wa·​ter ˈwȯ-tər How to pronounce water (audio) ˈwä- How to pronounce water (audio)
often attributive
1
a
: the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes, and seas, and is a major constituent of all living matter and that when pure is an odorless, tasteless, very slightly compressible liquid oxide of hydrogen H2O which appears bluish in thick layers, freezes at 0° C and boils at 100° C, has a maximum density at 4° C and a high specific heat, is feebly ionized to hydrogen and hydroxyl ions, and is a poor conductor of electricity and a good solvent
b
: a natural mineral water
—usually used in plural
2
: a particular quantity or body of water: such as
a(1)
waters ˈwȯ-tərz How to pronounce water (audio)
ˈwä-
 plural : the water occupying or flowing in a particular bed
(2)
chiefly British : lake, pond
b
: a quantity or depth of water adequate for some purpose (such as navigation)
c waters plural
(1)
: a band of seawater abutting on the land of a particular sovereignty and under the control of that sovereignty
(2)
: the sea of a particular part of the earth
d
: water supply
threatened to turn off the water
3
: travel or transportation on water
we went by water
4
: the level of water at a particular state of the tide : tide
5
: liquid containing or resembling water: such as
a(1)
: a pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparation made with water
(2)
: a watery solution of a gaseous or readily volatile substance compare ammonia water
b
archaic : a distilled fluid (as an essence)
especially : a distilled alcoholic liquor
c
: a watery fluid (such as tears, urine, or sap) formed or circulating in a living body
d
: amniotic fluid
also : bag of waters
6
a
: the degree of clarity and luster of a precious stone
b
: degree of excellence
a scholar of the first water
7
: watercolor
8
a
: stock not representing assets of the issuing company and not backed by earning power
b
: fictitious or exaggerated asset entries that give a stock an unrealistic book value

water

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verb

watered; watering; waters

transitive verb

1
: to moisten, sprinkle, or soak with water
water the lawn
2
: to supply with water for drink
water cattle
3
: to supply water to
lands watered by the river
4
: to treat with or as if with water
specifically : to impart a lustrous appearance and wavy pattern to (cloth) by calendering
5
a
: to dilute by the addition of water
—often used with down
water down the punch
b
: to add to the aggregate par value of (securities) without a corresponding addition to the assets represented by the securities

intransitive verb

1
: to form or secrete water or watery matter (such as tears or saliva)
2
: to get or take water: such as
a
: to take on a supply of water
the boat docked to water
b
: to drink water
Phrases
above water
: out of difficulty

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun Would you like a glass of water? There's water dripping from the ceiling. The kids love playing in the water. A stick was floating on the water. They like to vacation near the water. We are sailing in international waters. They were fishing in Canadian waters. Verb We need to water the lawn. They fed and watered the horses in the barn. My eyes were watering as I chopped the onions. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
This mascara is also smudge-proof, water-resistant, and comes in brown or black. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022 Owensmouth was the town at the outfall end of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, and a tombstone tribute to Owens Valley, which was left literally high and dry when L.A. brought its water south in 1913. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The lightweight lotion is non-irritating, water-resistant, and dries clear. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Residents served by the Attleboro Water Department do not need to boil their water. Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Stain- and water-resistant clothing and outdoor gear can contain PFAS. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 China’s largest inland lake turned to a prairie as its water evaporates away. WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 However, for the best quality grits, water is best to let the corn flavor shine. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The water-resistant pouch features a large zippered pocket, two smaller zippered pockets, a couple patches for holding flies, and loops to attach your other gear. Ryan Wichelns, Outside Online, 8 Sep. 2022
Verb
The surge lasted about a day, as a livestock auction attracted upward of 3,500 people looking to offload cattle – a sign of how extreme drought has been affecting ranchers’ ability to feed and water their herds. Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 Government officials tell the public to water their lawns once a week. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Other options include a full spray that is usually a bit more powerful than the shower setting and a cone spray that can help you water a group of plants all at once. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Las Vegas was already operating in drought restrictions before the wildfire happened earlier this year, asking residents to not fill pools, wash cars or water their lawns. Ella Nilsen, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 According to the White House, $75 million has been made available to Mississippi this fiscal year through the bipartisan infrastructure law to make improvements to water systems throughout the state. Rick Klein, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Sangbo scrapes rocks to open and close shallow trenches in the gray clay, operating a laborious irrigation system of canals to water the trees. Corey Robinson, The New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2022 Water Conservation Plan Ordinance on June 1, which mandated that private households and commercial businesses alike should only water outdoor spaces two-days-a-week. Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2022 During the winter months, when the temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, it is recommended to water your succulent only once a month. Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English wæter; akin to Old High German wazzar water, Greek hydōr, Latin unda wave

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of water was before the 12th century

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