water

Definition

noun
  1. the liquid essential to life which makes up a large part of the body
    Examples Can I have a glass of water please? • They suffered dehydration from lack of water.
    Usage water on the knee
    fluid in the knee joint under the kneecap, caused by a blow on the knee
  2. urine
    (informal)
    Examples He passed a lot of water during the night. • She noticed blood streaks in her water. • The nurse asked him to give a sample of his water.
plural noun Variation waters
  • the fluid in the amnion in which a fetus floats
    (informal)
    Also called amniotic fluid
verb
  • (of the eyes)
    to fill with tears or saliva
    (Note For other terms referring to water, see words beginning with hydr-, hydro-.)
COMMENT Since the body is formed of about 50 per cent water, the average adult needs to drink about 2.5 litres (5 pints) of fluid each day. Water taken into the body is passed out again as urine or sweat.
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