waters
word
Definition
Large areas of water such as seas, rivers, or the water around a country or place. It is often used in a geographic, legal, or literary way rather than for ordinary drinking water.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural and common in phrases like 'territorial waters', 'international waters', and 'the waters off the coast'. It sounds more formal or descriptive than plain 'water'. In some contexts, especially literary ones, it can refer to a particular sea, river area, or region for sailing or fishing.
Example Sentences
These waters are too deep for small boats.
basic
Fish live in these waters all year.
basic
The ship entered French waters at dawn.
basic
We don't have permission to fish in these waters.
natural
Once the storm hit, the waters turned rough fast.
natural
The navy is monitoring waters near the border.
natural