adj

clearwater

Clearwater (adj) means describing a river or lake with clear, relatively unmuddied water. Example: “Anglers prize clearwater streams for fly fishing.”

adj

Describing a river or lake with clear, relatively unmuddied water.

"Anglers prize clearwater streams for fly fishing."

How to use clearwater

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In plain EnglishHaving clean, clear (not muddy) water.

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of "clear" and "water," also widely used as a place name across North America.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “clearwater” mean?

The word “clearwater” means describing a river or lake with clear, relatively unmuddied water. In plain terms, having clean, clear (not muddy) water.

How do you use “clearwater” in a sentence?

Here is “clearwater” used in a sentence: “Anglers prize clearwater streams for fly fishing.”

What part of speech is “clearwater”?

“Clearwater” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of clearwater?

"clearwater" (adj) means describing a river or lake with clear, relatively unmuddied water.