drinking water

noun

: water that is clean enough for people to drink

Pollution is seeping into our drinking water.

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As blood glucose levels rise, drinking water is one of the main tools to help lower your sugars. —

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The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024 Use well or municipal water as drinking water for birds. —

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