English · Food & Drink
water
/ˈwɔːtə/
[/ˈwɔːtə/]
clear drinkable liquid
Beginnernoun
Definition
The clear liquid that forms rivers, lakes, and rain, and that we drink.
Example
Remember to drink plenty of water when you exercise in hot weather.
Remember to drink plenty of water when you exercise in hot weather.
Etymology
From Old English "waeter," a very ancient word.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most essential and frequent nouns in any language.