Water Definition & Meaning
water
- noun
- binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
- the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); "they invaded our territorial waters"; "they were sitting by the water's edge"
- once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
- a facility that provides a source of water; "the town debated the purification of the water supply"; "first you have to cut off the water"
- liquid excretory product; "there was blood in his urine"; "the child had to make water"
- a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water"
- verb
- supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams; "Water the fields"
- provide with water; "We watered the buffalo"
- secrete or form water, as tears or saliva; "My mouth watered at the prospect of a good dinner"; "His eyes watered"
- fill with tears; "His eyes were watering"
"Water" in song lyrics
See how water is used in real songs:
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"Walk or get burnt, 'cause I'm the Holy Water"
(2 Live Crew) — This is to Luke From the Posse -
"Your money well is dry, mines flow like water"
415 — Lavish -
"I was fortunate enough to get to go down by the water"
The 49ers — Karma
Words that rhyme with water
Usage tips for "water"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "water" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for water to find words that pair well.