still water

noun

: a part of a stream where no current is visible

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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Mosquitos lay their eggs in standing pools of water, so residents are encouraged to examine their property for any items that may be carrying still water, particularly smaller items. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 There was Asher Durand, master of the winsome glade; John Frederick Kensett, poet of still waters; and, above all, Thomas Cole, the philosopher-king of landscape, with whom an 18-year-old Church arranged to study privately. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 Mosquitoes breed in still water. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for still water

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Jul. 2026.

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Geographical Definition

Stillwater

geographical name

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

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

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