waters
Translation
waters, sea, ocean
Examples
The ship sailed into international waters.
The ship sailed into international waters.
These are dangerous waters for small boats.
These are dangerous waters for small boats.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective + waters)) a type of water area They fished in coastal waters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sea, ocean, body of water
Etymology
The plural form of 'water', used to refer to a specific body of water such as a sea or ocean.
Memory Tips
Think of 'waters' not just as water, but as a specific area of it, like 'the waters of the Caribbean'.