freshwater

//ˈfrɛʃˌwɔːtər//
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Noun

1

Water that is not salty, especially when found in lakes, rivers, and streams as opposed to seawater.

This lake contains freshwater, not saltwater.

Adjective

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1

Relating to, living in, or consisting of water that is not salty.

Freshwater fish cannot survive in the ocean.

2

Inexperienced or unsophisticated, especially in nautical matters (informal).

The freshwater sailor had never been out on the open ocean before.

Antonym