water
/ˈwoːtə/
This term evokes a sense of purity, necessity, and fluidity. It is used in a wide range of contexts from the clinical and scientific to the poetic and domestic, generally carrying a neutral or positive connotation associated with life and cleansing.
Usually uncountable as a substance.
💬Casual Conversation
DAVID THE PLANTS ARE DYING PLEASE GIVE THEM WATER
I am literally in the middle of a sync, Mom. Just use the spray bottle.
Meanings
Examples
Can you pass me a bottle of water?
God, just give me some water before I faint!
I think I left the water running in the bath.
Wait, is there actually water in this glass?
Look, just drink your water and shut up!
Is the water filtered in this office, or what?
I'll just have a glass of water, thank you.
I can't believe the water is this cold!
Collocations & Compounds
bottled water
water sold in plastic or glass containers
I prefer bottled water over tap.
tap water
water supplied through a pipe system
The tap water here tastes like metal.
salt water
water containing dissolved salts
The salt water stung my eyes.
drinking water
water that is safe for human consumption
We need to find a source of drinking water.
fresh water
water that is not salty
Trout live in fresh water.
Phrasal Verbs
water down
make a liquid weaker by adding water
The sauce was too salty, so I had to water it down.
Idioms & Sayings
water under the bridge
past events that are no longer important
We had our arguments, but that is all water under the bridge now.