plural noun
The water in particular areas, especially seas, lakes, or rivers, viewed as separate bodies or regions.
The boat sailed through calm waters.
She enjoys swimming in open waters.
American English
How to pronounce waters
noun · verbA1Very common word
WAWderz
/ˈwɔ.ɾɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of water
As a plural noun, waters usually refers to particular areas or bodies of water, not water in general.
The water in particular areas, especially seas, lakes, or rivers, viewed as separate bodies or regions.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Gives water to a plant, animal, or person.
She waters the plants every morning.
The farmer waters the horses at noon.
third-person singular verb
Produces tears, especially because of smoke, onions, or strong feelings.
His eye waters whenever he cuts onions.
The strong smoke waters my eyes.
Useful expressions
to make a drink or food thinner by adding more liquid; to make an idea or statement less strong
They watered down the proposal before the vote.
in trouble or facing a difficult situation
He is in hot water after missing the deadline.
something bad that happened in the past and is no longer worth worrying about
We argued about it, but it's water under the bridge now.