still water

American  

noun

1. a part of a stream that is level or where the level of inclination is so slight that no current is visible.

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Etymology

Origin of still water

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

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still water

Anglian Water said people could still water fruit, vegetables and gardens using a watering can.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

It’s not because director Antoine Fuqua’s style is hackneyed, or that screenwriter John Logan’s script has all the dramatic tension of a glass of still water — though both of those things are true, too.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026

It was an $11 bottle of still water from the East Coast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025

Chaves doesn’t object to fountains with pumps, but he prefers the simplicity of still water features so he doesn’t have to worry about power cords or special water lines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024

Thirty feet above them dangles the red fruit of tall kapok trees, each scarlet bulb reflected perfectly in the still water.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann