fresh water

noun

1. water that does not contain a large amount of salt.
2. inland water, as ponds, lakes, or streams, that is not salt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fresh water¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

"The earth's atmosphere contains an abundance of untapped fresh water, but we desperately need materials that can efficiently capture and collect this humidity and condense it into potable water," said Naumov.

From Science Daily

In desalination, seawater is filtered through a membrane that removes salts, leaving fresh water and a salty brine.

From Science Daily

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described fluoride, which occurs naturally in all fresh water supplies, as an ‘industrial waste’ associated with various health risks.

From Los Angeles Times

Kennedy described the mineral, which occurs naturally in all fresh water supplies, as an “industrial waste” associated with a variety of health risks.

From Los Angeles Times

Together they provide us with everything necessary for survival, external - including fresh water, clean air, food and medicines.

From BBC