still water

noun

: a part of a stream where no current is visible

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Slayton noted a study in which participants were given either sparkling or still water. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 Bradley’s training began in still water, where he was gently pushed back and forth on the board before moving into waves. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 This bird bath’s other main feature, the fountain, is 100% solar-powered, and the constant flow of water prevents mosquitoes from laying larvae in still water. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 When a toilet isn’t used, the still water allows mold, mildew, bacteria, and minerals to accumulate along the waterline. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for still water

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of still water was in 1832

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“Still water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/still%20water. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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Geographical Definition

Stillwater

geographical name

Still·​wa·​ter ˈstil-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce Stillwater (audio)
-ˌwä-
city in north central Oklahoma population 45,688

Note: The main campus of Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater.

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