still water

noun

: a part of a stream where no current is visible

Examples of still water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This bird bath’s other main feature, the fountain, is 100% solar-powered, and the constant flow of water prevents mosquitoes from laying larvae in still water. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026

When a toilet isn’t used, the still water allows mold, mildew, bacteria, and minerals to accumulate along the waterline. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Some birds will come to still water, but moving water is attractive. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

The night sky reflected in still water can look more dramatic than the sky itself because reflections compress and simplify structure. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for still water

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• breakwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• floodwater
• freshwater
• granddaughter
• groundwater
• headwater

Geographical Definition

Stillwater

geographical name

Still·​wa·​ter ˈstil-ˌwȯ-tər 

-ˌwä-

city in north central Oklahoma population 45,688

Note: The main campus of Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater.