Water (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun

a transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid, a compound of hydrogen and oxygen, H2O, freezing at 32°F or 0°C and boiling at 212°F or 100°C, that in a more or less impure state constitutes rain, oceans, lakes, rivers, etc.: it contains 11.188 percent hydrogen and 88.812 percent oxygen, by weight.
a special form or variety of this liquid, such as rain.

the liquid content of a river, inlet, etc., with reference to its relative height, especially as dependent on tide: There is a difference of 20 feet between high and low water.
the surface of a stream, river, lake, ocean, etc.: above, below, or on the water.
waters,

flowing water, or water moving in waves: The wreckage of the dock was carried away on the river's mighty waters.
the sea or seas bordering a particular country or continent or located in a particular part of the world: We left San Diego and sailed south for Mexican waters.

a liquid solution or preparation, especially one used for cosmetic purposes: lavender water;lemon water.
Often waters. Medicine/Medical.

any of various solutions of volatile or gaseous substances in water: ammonia water.
any liquid organic secretion that is mostly water, such as tears, perspiration, or urine: At the sad news, her chin trembled, and water sprang to her eyes.
water in an impure state as obtained from a mineral spring: Last year we went to Marienbad for the waters.
fictitious assets or the inflated values they give to the stock of a corporation.
a wavy, lustrous pattern or marking, as on silk fabrics or metal surfaces.
(formerly) the degree of transparency and brilliancy of a diamond or other precious stone: They were diamonds of the first water.

verb (used with object)

to sprinkle, moisten, or drench with water: She watered the flowers with the hose.The fields were well watered by a heavy rain.
to supply (animals) with water for drinking: He filled the trough to water the horses.
to furnish with a supply of water, as a ship.
to furnish water to (a region), as by streams, or to supply (land) with water, as by irrigation: The valley is watered by a branch of the Colorado River.Our land is watered by the All-American Canal.
to dilute, weaken, soften, or adulterate with, or as with, water (often followed by down): We had to water the soup to make it go around.Don’t water down the report, even if it’s unfavorable.
to issue or increase the par value of (shares of stock) without having the assets to warrant doing so (often followed by down).

verb (used without object)

to fill with or secrete water or liquid, as the eyes do when irritated, or as the mouth does at the sight or thought of tempting food: The smoke from the bonfire made his eyes water.My mouth watered when I smelled the turkey roasting.
(of an animal) to drink water: The deer came down to water at the lake at dawn.
to take in a supply of water, as a ship: Our ship will water at Savannah.

adjective

of or relating to water in any way: a water journey.
holding, or designed to hold, water: a water jug.
worked or powered by water: a water turbine.
heating, pumping, or circulating water (often used in combination): hot-water furnace;city waterworks.
used in or on water: water skis.
containing or prepared with water, as for hardening or dilution: water mortar.
located or occurring on, in, or by water: water music;water frontage.
residing by or in, or ruling over, water: water people;water deities.

Idioms

free from embarrassment or trouble, especially of a financial nature: They had so many medical bills that they could hardly keep their heads above water.
break water,

to break the surface of the water by emerging from it.
to break the surface of the water with the feet, especially in swimming the breaststroke doing the frog kick.
to break the amniotic sac prior to parturition.

to be logical, defensible, or valid: That accusation won't hold water.
to check the movement of a rowboat by keeping the oars steady with the blades vertical.

in great distress or difficulty: Their marriage has been in deep water for some time.
in trouble; in a predicament: Unflattering comments about his rivals have landed the comedian in hot water.
lavishly; abundantly; freely: The champagne flowed like water.
to excite a desire or appetite for something: The roasting turkey made our mouths water.
make water,

(of a boat) to allow water to enter through leaks or portholes or over the side: Our dinghy took water over the bow from time to time, as the lake was very rough.A distress call was received from a boat that was taking on water.
tread (def. 24).
something that is past and cannot be changed, and is therefore not worth brooding or worrying about: The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth, but it’s all water under the bridge now and life has moved on.

noun

a clear colourless tasteless odourless liquid that is essential for plant and animal life and constitutes, in impure form, rain, oceans, rivers, lakes, etc. It is a neutral substance, an effective solvent for many compounds, and is used as a standard for many physical properties. Formula: H 2 O

capital stock issued without a corresponding increase in paid-up capital, so that the book value of the company's capital is not fully represented by assets or earning power
the fictitious or unrealistic asset entries that reflect such inflated book value of capital

verb

to sprinkle, moisten, or soak with water
to weaken by the addition of water
(of the eyes) to fill with tears
(of the mouth) to salivate, esp in anticipation of food (esp in the phrase make one's mouth water)
to irrigate or provide with water
to drink water
(of a ship, etc) to take in a supply of water
to raise the par value of (issued capital stock) without a corresponding increase in the real value of assets
to produce a wavy lustrous finish on (fabrics, esp silk)