freshwater
word
Definition
Water that is not salty, found in rivers, lakes, or ponds, as opposed to seawater.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both a noun and an adjective: 'freshwater fish,' 'freshwater lake.' Opposite of 'saltwater.' Mainly scientific, environmental, or everyday nature contexts.
Spanish: agua dulcePortuguese (BR): água docePortuguese (PT): água doceChinese (Simplified): 淡水Chinese (Traditional): 淡水Hindi: ताजे पानीArabic: مياه عذبة
Example Sentences
Some plants can only grow in freshwater.
basic
Many fish live in freshwater lakes.
basic
The river is full of freshwater.
basic
I'm not a fan of freshwater fish—they taste different from the ones in the sea.
natural
After the hike, we filled our bottles with freshwater from a spring.
natural
Be careful—some freshwater ponds have dangerous currents too.
natural