still water
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of still water
First recorded in 1620–30
Example Sentences
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The reflection of the spaceship in the still water is particularly striking.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
It was an $11 bottle of still water from the East Coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
A study which compared drinking fizzy water versus drinking still water after a meal found both seem to leave the stomach at the same rate.
From Salon ● Jan. 29, 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
Beetle leaned over the horse trough and examined her hair in the still water.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
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