waters (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: "/ˈwɔːtərz/"

Definition

A body of water, such as a sea, lake, or river.

Examples

• The ship sailed across the calm waters of the bay.

• The river waters were high after the heavy rain.

• They decided to swim in the clear waters of the ocean.

How to Use waters

waters of (prepositional phrase)

Specifies the location or source of the water. — "The ship sailed across the waters of the Mediterranean."

in waters (prepositional phrase)

Indicates being located within a body of water. — "The submarine was detected in deep waters."

foreign waters (collocation)

Waters belonging to another country. — "The patrol boat escorted the vessel out of foreign waters."

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