noun

waters

waters, sea, ocean

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.

((adjective + waters)) a type of water area They fished in coastal waters.

Synonyms: sea, ocean, body of water

The plural form of 'water', used to refer to a specific body of water such as a sea or ocean.

Think of 'waters' not just as water, but as a specific area of it, like 'the waters of the Caribbean'.

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