freshwater
Translation
freshwater
Examples
This is a freshwater lake.
This is a freshwater lake.
Many species of freshwater fish live here.
Many species of freshwater fish live here.
Grammar Patterns
a freshwater ((noun)) relating to or living in fresh water This is a freshwater fish.
Similar Words
Antonyms: saltwater, marine, saline
Etymology
A compound word from 'fresh' (meaning not salt) and 'water'.
Memory Tips
Literally 'fresh water'. It describes things living in or related to non-salty water like rivers and lakes.