still water
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of still water
First recorded in 1620–30
Example Sentences
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Anglian Water said people could still water fruit, vegetables and gardens using a watering can.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
It was an $11 bottle of still water from the East Coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
Two canoes and two kayaks glided along, paddles leaving ripples in the still water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2024
Sparkling water is more acidic than still water, and acidity can soften the teeth's enamel.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2024
The sand at the bottom caught the color of the sun, and tiny green leaves grew out of this color, suspended in the still water.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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