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.