CEFR B1

whitewater

noun

Meaning

Water that is turbulent and frothy, especially as it flows rapidly over rocks or down a steep slope, as in a river or waterfall.

Examples

The raft tipped over in the whitewater.
Experienced rafters seek out challenging whitewater.

Synonyms: rapids, foam, churn

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whitewater (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪtˌwɔːtər/

Definition

Water that is turbulent and frothy, especially as it flows rapidly over rocks or down a steep slope, as in a river or waterfall.

Examples

The raft tipped over in the whitewater.
Experienced rafters seek out challenging whitewater.
The sound of the whitewater was deafening.

How to Use whitewater

whitewater rafting (collocation): A recreational activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of whitewater. — "They went whitewater rafting down the Colorado River."
whitewater kayaking (collocation): The sport of paddling a kayak on rivers with turbulent water. — "She trained for years to compete in whitewater kayaking."

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