Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flowing-water

noun

/ˈfloʊɪŋ ˈwɔːtər/

Definition

Water that moves continuously in a path, such as a river or stream.

Examples

The flowing water of the river sparkled under the sunlight.
Fish often thrive in environments with flowing water because of the oxygen it carries.
After the rain, the flowing water in the creek increased significantly.

Meaning

Flowing water refers to any body of water that is in motion, particularly natural bodies like rivers and streams, which can be distinguished from stagnant water such as ponds or lakes.