drinking water
noun
: water that is clean enough for people to drink
Pollution is seeping into our drinking water.
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In addition to the farm, Ted and Kris worry about the impact on their rural lifestyle — from the noise disrupting the quiet area, to the potential for drinking water contamination.
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Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Most uranium ingested from drinking water passes right through the gastrointestinal tract.
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Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
The best ways to cool down include taking a cold shower, drinking water and sports drinks and even putting a cold towel around your neck.
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Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
As for the ongoing New Delhi protest, a steady stream of volunteers keeps the camp running, arriving daily with food, drinking water and other essentials.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
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Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Most uranium ingested from drinking water passes right through the gastrointestinal tract.
—
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
The best ways to cool down include taking a cold shower, drinking water and sports drinks and even putting a cold towel around your neck.
—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
As for the ongoing New Delhi protest, a steady stream of volunteers keeps the camp running, arriving daily with food, drinking water and other essentials.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for drinking water
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“Drinking water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drinking%20water. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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