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Imagine waking up in the vast Patagonian wilderness and opening your curtains to see the jagged peaks of the Torres del Paine massif reflecting on the still waters of Lake Sarmiento.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
Since water attracts mosquitoes, avoiding still water in your backyard is also pivotal.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024
Two canoes and two kayaks glided along, paddles leaving ripples in the still water.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
This serene patch of still water is protected by a natural rock ledge from the sea beyond and is hugely popular with wild swimmers.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined above
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“Still water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/still%20water. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Geographical Definition
Stillwater
geographical name
Still·wa·ter
ˈstil-ˌwȯ-tər
-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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