still water

noun

: a part of a stream where no current is visible

Examples of still water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water, which is why the county is urging residents to drain and cover any still water near their home. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024 Jigging works in still water or current and can be effective year-round. M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 20 June 2024 The layered, wavy effect dually fits the bill, channelling ripples in still water and the futuristic preservation efforts. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2024 In still waters, target deep holes with quick access to shallow feeding grounds. Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for still water 

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of still water was in 1832

Dictionary Entries Near still water

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Cite this Entry

“Still water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/still%20water. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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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