noun Uncommon

groundwater

Groundwater (noun) means Water held underground in the soil or in cracks and pores of rock, feeding wells, springs, and rivers. Example: “The farm relies on groundwater pumped from a well over 100 feet deep.”

noun

Water held underground in the soil or in cracks and pores of rock, feeding wells, springs, and rivers.

"The farm relies on groundwater pumped from a well over 100 feet deep."

"Years of drought have lowered the groundwater level across the region."

How to use groundwater

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWater that sits underground rather than in rivers, lakes, or the sea.

Common pairings

groundwater levels groundwater contamination pump groundwater

Word forms

groundwaters plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of ground and water, describing water found beneath the earth's surface.

Rhymes for groundwater

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Frequently asked questions

What does “groundwater” mean?

The word “groundwater” means water held underground in the soil or in cracks and pores of rock, feeding wells, springs, and rivers. In plain terms, water that sits underground rather than in rivers, lakes, or the sea.

How do you use “groundwater” in a sentence?

Here is “groundwater” used in a sentence: “The farm relies on groundwater pumped from a well over 100 feet deep.”

What part of speech is “groundwater”?

“Groundwater” is a noun.

Is “groundwater” a common word?

“Groundwater” is an uncommon word in modern English.