fresh water

noun

1. water that does not contain a large amount of salt.

2. inland water, as ponds, lakes, or streams, that is not salt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fresh water¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

Research shows vast portions of the world are losing fresh water and getting drier.

From Los Angeles Times

An extensive global analysis of that data now reveals fresh water is rapidly disappearing beneath much of humanity’s feet, and large swaths of the Earth are drying out.

From Los Angeles Times

Since 2018, the Salton Sea no longer gets an inflow of fresh water, only agricultural runoff, so it is evaporating and shrinking while the exposed, dry lake bed area is expanding, feeding clouds of particulate.

From Los Angeles Times

If it does, the charity recommends taking plenty of fresh water and making sure your dog doesn't drink sea water.

From BBC

In a place where nation, religion and war are linked inextricably with politics and the possession of land, Simcha chose a patch of shade under a fig tree next to a spring of fresh water.

From BBC