fresh water
Americannoun
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water that does not contain a large amount of salt.
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inland water, as ponds, lakes, or streams, that is not salt.
Etymology
Origin of fresh water
before 900; Middle English; Old English
Example Sentences
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Those ships also carried supplies of fresh water for the monthslong voyage, stored in barrels fit for mosquito breeding.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
To get bottles of fresh water, she had travelled 30 minutes each way to the Uki city hall, making the trip twice on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
And not just any shark, a mondo, super-hangry bull shark that’s able to survive in salt and fresh water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
If it does, the charity recommends taking plenty of fresh water, external and making sure your dog doesn't drink sea water.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
"I'll have my husband Billy carry you inside. There's hay and fresh water in the stables, for your beast."
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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