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Definition water in British English

water noun

noun
/ˈwɔːtə(r)/
1

the clear liquid that falls as rain and is used for things such as drinking and washing

Example

Soldiers were able to get food and water across the border.

Example

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Example

Just add water to the cake mix.

Example

a glass of water

Example

sparkling/carbonated water (=water for drinking that has gas added to it)

1.1

the supply of water to homes and buildings

Example

the monthly water bill

Synonyms and related words
airlock back up blockage
2

an area of water such as a lake or sea

Example

From the hotel there's a beautiful view of the water.

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The hotel grounds slope gently down to the water.

Example

Island residents have their mail delivered by water.

Synonyms and related words
billabong L lagoon the brine the briny the Caribbean
2.1

the surface of a lake or the sea

Example

The water was calm and still.

Example

swimming under the water

Synonyms and related words
body of water channel field
2.2

an area of water that belongs to a particular place, state, country etc

Example

The boat sailed into international waters.

Example

British fishing waters

Example

the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea

Synonyms and related words
body of water channel field
3

used for talking about a particular type of situation

Example

young couples thrown headfirst into the unknown waters of parenthood

Example

There seemed to be stormy waters ahead for the government.

Example

Someone mentions drugs and the waters turn very murky.

Synonyms and related words
situation circumstance conditions
Definition water in British English

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