Definition of FRESHWATER

freshwater

Meanings

Plural: freshwaters

Noun

  • water that is not salty
  • A body of fresh water
  • Alternative spelling of fresh water.

Adj

  • Living in fresh water.
  • Consisting of fresh water.
  • Unskilled as a seaman.
  • neoclassical, in reference to U.S. macroeconomics and economics departments near the Great Lakes.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English freche watur, fresshe water; equivalent to fresh + water.

Synonyms

fresh water, sweetwater

Antonyms

saltwater

Scrabble Score: 19

freshwater is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
freshwater is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
freshwater is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

freshwater is a valid Words With Friends word