still water

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of still water¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

You can still water your plants using a watering can or bucket.

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In order for fizzy water to do this, it would need to stay in the stomach longer than still water – and science suggests this isn't the case.

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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.

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However, he was adamant that in this fire “there was still water available and firefighters knew that and responded accordingly.”

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Two canoes and two kayaks glided along, paddles leaving ripples in the still water.

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