still water

noun

: a part of a stream where no current is visible

Examples of still water in a Sentence

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Imagine waking up in the vast Patagonian wilderness and opening your curtains to see the jagged peaks of the Torres del Paine massif reflecting on the still waters of Lake Sarmiento. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024 Since water attracts mosquitoes, avoiding still water in your backyard is also pivotal. Solcyré Burga, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024 Two canoes and two kayaks glided along, paddles leaving ripples in the still water. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 This serene patch of still water is protected by a natural rock ledge from the sea beyond and is hugely popular with wild swimmers. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for still water 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of still water was in 1832

Dictionary Entries Near still water

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“Still water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/still%20water. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Stillwater

geographical name

Still·​wa·​ter ˈstil-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce Stillwater (audio)
-ˌwä-
city in north central Oklahoma population 45,688

Note: The main campus of Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater.

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