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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Pure fresh water would be pumped to shore by pipeline.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Their solar powered desalination system produces fresh water efficiently, operates without chemical pretreatment, and avoids creating brine waste.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
One Indian seafarer has been radioing to say his ship is out of provisions and fresh water, with two crew members in critical condition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Winemakers in Argentina's wine capital rely on fresh water from the Andes mountains to irrigate their crops.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
I could feel the change from salt water to fresh water.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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