adjective
Uncommon
freshwater
FREHSH-waw-tuh
Freshwater (adjective) means living in or made of water that is not salty, such as rivers and lakes. Example: “Trout are a common freshwater fish.”
adjective
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Living in or made of water that is not salty, such as rivers and lakes.
"The trout is a freshwater fish."
"Trout are a common freshwater fish."
"The reservoir is the town's main freshwater supply."
"Pike and perch are freshwater fish that live in many British lakes."
How to use freshwater
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes water, or creatures that live in water, that isn't salty like the sea.
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Common pairings
freshwater fish
freshwater lake
freshwater supply
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Etymology
A compound of fresh (meaning "not salty") and water.
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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.
