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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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
The California city—once a poster child for drought—is producing so much fresh water with its Carlsbad ocean-desalination plant that Arizona and Nevada are pursuing deals for millions of gallons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
"The ship can produce fresh water by desalinating seawater, but that becomes difficult if we are not sailing," he says.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Scottish Water said it was arranging fresh water to be brought to Killin by tanker, and door-to-door bottled water deliveries would be carried out on Friday afternoon.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Cricklet had a tiny trickle of fresh water running down one wall.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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