Word
waters
Phoneticswa·ters, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɔtɝz/
UK/wˈɔːtəz/
Definitions
01large bodies of water
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Literary
n. a large area of water, such as an ocean, a sea, or a very large lake.
n. a collective reference to a large expanse of water, typically a sea or ocean.
“The ship sailed across the deep blue waters of the Pacific.”
“The explorer spent years navigating the treacherous waters of the Southern Ocean, documenting previously uncharted islands along the way.”
02territorial sea
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Law Formal
n. the part of the sea that belongs to a specific country.
n. the area of sea under the jurisdiction of a particular nation or state.
“The fishing boat was caught entering international waters without a permit.”
“Diplomatic tensions escalated after the naval vessel was spotted patrolling within the sovereign waters of the neighbouring island nation.”
Synonyms
03amniotic fluid
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Medicine
n. the liquid that surrounds a baby inside the mother before it is born.
n. the amniotic fluid that surrounds a foetus in the womb, typically mentioned when the membranes rupture before birth.
“She knew the baby was coming soon because her waters broke.”
“The midwife advised the couple to head to the hospital immediately once the mother's waters had broken.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural with the verb 'break'.
Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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