sweetwater
word
Definition
Water that is not salty; another term for fresh water, found in rivers, lakes, and streams. Rarely, it can also refer to a type of drink or a place name.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily a technical or poetic term in English; 'freshwater' is more common. Often used in scientific or geographical contexts. Sometimes 'Sweetwater' is a place name (e.g., cities), or refers to sweet-tasting non-alcoholic drinks in some cultures.
Spanish: agua dulcePortuguese (BR): água docePortuguese (PT): água doceChinese (Simplified): 淡水Chinese (Traditional): 淡水Hindi: मिठा पानीArabic: مياه عذبةBengali: মিষ্টি জল - মিঠা পানিRussian: пресная водаJapanese: 淡水Vietnamese: nước ngọtKorean: 민물Turkish: tatlı suUrdu: میٹھا پانیIndonesian: air tawar
Example Sentences
The river is full of sweetwater fish.
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Lakes have sweetwater instead of saltwater.
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Animals need sweetwater to survive.
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Many U.S. towns are named Sweetwater.
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Some people call fresh water 'sweetwater' to show it's drinkable.
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After hiking all day, that sweetwater tasted amazing.
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