meltwater

noun

melt·​wa·​ter ˈmelt-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce meltwater (audio)
-ˌwä-
: water derived from the melting of ice and snow

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Guests contrast bathe indoors and outdoors in pools filled with glacial meltwater overlooking the lake. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026 The pools are filled with meltwater from Victoria Glacier, and the contrast bathing setup runs both indoors and outdoors with views of Lake Louise and the surrounding peaks. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026 The meltwater carved a deep channel through the soft rock and, over the ensuing millennia, patiently fashioned the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026 By mapping the overall snow depth in the entire basin, researchers can better estimate the annual quantity and timing of meltwater release that enters the Salt River system. Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meltwater

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First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of meltwater was in 1923

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“Meltwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meltwater. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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meltwater

noun
melt·​wa·​ter ˈmelt-ˌwȯt-ər How to pronounce meltwater (audio)
-ˌwät-
: water that comes from the melting of ice and snow

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