water

noun
UK: /ˈwɔːtər/
US: /ˈwɑːtər/

  1. The clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers and lakes.

    1. I need some water now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The water in the lake was surprisingly clear after the storm so we swam. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area of water, such as a sea or lake.

    1. The boat sailed on the water. [ ] [ ]
    2. These waters are known to be dangerous due to strong currents so be careful. [ ] [ ]

  3. A solution of a substance in water.

    1. Mix the powder with water first. [ ] [ ]
    2. He added sugar to the water to make it sweeter and easier to drink for the children. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

liquid h2o ocean sea
water verb

  1. To pour water on plants or the ground.

    1. I water the plants daily. [ ] [ ]
    2. She asked him to water her garden while she was away during her vacation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "water" in English means: The clear liquid that falls as rain and is in rivers and lakes., An area of water, such as a sea or lake., A solution of a substance in water..

The phonetic transcription of "water" is /ˈwɔːtər/ in British English and /ˈwɑːtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "water": liquid, h2o, ocean, sea.

Example usage of "water": "I need some water now.". More examples on the page.