whitewater
adjective
of or moving over or through rapids.
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[hwahyt-waw-ter, -wot-er, wahyt-]
/ ˈʰwaɪtˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər, ˈwaɪt- /
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[hwahyt-waw-ter, -wot-er, wahyt-]
/ ˈʰwaɪtˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər, ˈwaɪt- /
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Etymology
Origin of whitewater
First recorded in 1900–05; from white water
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For several years, he worked as an outdoor guide, primarily leading whitewater rafting trips at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in North Carolina.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
Boaters say if water diversions were significantly reduced, there could be whitewater rafting on this part of the river for up to two months longer each year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2025
"It looks like whitewater rapids outside," the 29-year-old said over the phone.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2024
If you have seen snowboard cross at the Winter Olympics then – yes, that, except in whitewater.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024
It swirled around him, spinning into a froth of whitewater.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Whitewater Lake First Nation in Ontario, which consists largely of seasonal camps and has no full-time residents, was burned over the weekend.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“A pardon would be the cleanest way out of this,” said Robert W. Ray, who succeeded Kenneth W. Starr as independent counsel in the Whitewater investigation into President Clinton.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
“If people are sober, pay attention, listen to their guides and actively participate, they’ll be safe,” said Rothe of Sierra Whitewater Inc. “It’s going to be exciting. The best season ever.”
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023
Whitewater rafting season: After a winter of heavy rain and snow, the ice is melting in California’s mountains, creating dream conditions for whitewater rafting enthusiasts, The Los Angeles Times reports.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2023
They pretended they were lost and I offered to lead them back to Whitewater Bay.
From Bill Bolton?Flying Midshipman by Sainsbury, Noel
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