freshwater
1 synonym and 1 antonym for freshwater, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Living in or made of water that is not salty, such as rivers and lakes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use freshwater
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
freshwater fish
freshwater lake
freshwater supply
Etymology
A compound of fresh (meaning "not salty") and water.
Full origin of freshwater →Frequently asked questions
What does “freshwater” mean?
The word “freshwater” means living in or made of water that is not salty, such as rivers and lakes. In plain terms, describes water, or creatures that live in water, that isn't salty like the sea.
How do you pronounce “freshwater”?
“Freshwater” is pronounced FREHSH-waw-tuh (/ˈfɹɛʃˌwɔːtə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “freshwater” in a sentence?
Here is “freshwater” used in a sentence: “Trout are a common freshwater fish.”
What part of speech is “freshwater”?
“Freshwater” is an adjective.
Is “freshwater” a common word?
“Freshwater” is an uncommon word in modern English.
