still water

noun

: a part of a stream where no current is visible

Examples of still water in a Sentence

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Mosquitoes breed in still water. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 24 May 2026 Handy amenities include toothbrushes, (glass) bottled sparkling and still water, and built-in worldwide plug adapters. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026 Canoe, kayak, and pedal boat rentals are available to explore any of the still waters within or near the park, including Laurel Lake and Beaver Pond. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026 Local Thai police said a worker discovered Wright’s body face down in still water. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026 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

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“Still water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/still%20water. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Stillwater

geographical name

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

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

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