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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The shortage of fresh water and a process of salinisation, as seawater pushes inland through the river network, have affected the entire country.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Those ships also carried supplies of fresh water for the monthslong voyage, stored in barrels fit for mosquito breeding.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 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
Pure fresh water would be pumped to shore by pipeline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
He hadn’t returned, and they’d gone without fresh water for the next three days.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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