first water
Americannoun
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(formerly) the highest degree of fineness in a diamond or other precious stone.
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the finest quality; highest rank.
noun
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the finest quality of diamond or other precious stone
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the highest grade or best quality
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the most extreme kind
a fool of the first water
Etymology
Origin of first water
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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Barbarians finally provided some typical flair with countless offloads following a de Klerk break but the move broke down to bring up the first water break.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
The federal government declared the Colorado River’s first water shortage in 2021.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2025
Within a few days, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Guard, and local government had the first water station set up downtown.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2024
Tritium levels in the surrounding waters since the initial discharge have met pre-determined standards, according to tests conducted by Tepco, and no issues have been identified with the first water release, Matsumoto said.
From Reuters ● Oct. 5, 2023
He felt confident enough with the lullaby and the first water monster song, which he discovered allowed him to move water around like he was telepathic.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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