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

Living in or made of water that is not salty, such as rivers and lakes.

"Trout are a common freshwater fish."

"The reservoir is the town's main freshwater supply."

How to use freshwater

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes water, or creatures that live in water, that isn't salty like the sea.

Easily confused with

saltwater →

Common pairings

freshwater fish freshwater lake freshwater supply

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Etymology

A compound of fresh (meaning "not salty") and water.

Rhymes for freshwater

pater mater eater tater later cater hater Water heater skater grater beater

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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.