water
Words that start with 'water' — often related to water or use 'water' as a base.
waterfall
a cascade of water falling from a height
We hiked to the waterfall and swam in the pool below.
waterway
a navigable channel of water such as a river or canal
The city is crisscrossed by waterways used for transport.
watershed
an area of land that drains into a particular river system; a turning point
Protecting the watershed is essential for maintaining clean drinking water.
waterproof
impervious to water; unable to be penetrated by water
She bought a waterproof jacket for the rainy season.
waterlogged
saturated with water; swampy or unable to drain
After the storm the field was waterlogged and unusable.
waterborne
carried or transmitted by water
The flood increased the risk of waterborne diseases.
watermill
a mill powered by a water wheel or stream
The old watermill was restored as a museum.
wastewater
used or contaminated water discharged from homes or industry
The plant treats wastewater before releasing it into the river.
rainwater
water that falls from the atmosphere as rain
They collected rainwater in barrels to irrigate the garden.
groundwater
subsurface water stored in soil or rock layers
Farmers rely on groundwater during dry seasons.