Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
well-water
noun
/ˈwɛlˈwɔːtər/
Definition
Water that is drawn from a well.
Examples
- The farmer relied on well-water for his crops.
- After the drought, the family filled their tank with well-water.
- Many households in rural areas use well-water for their daily needs.
Meaning
Well-water is typically used for drinking and irrigation, coming from underground sources accessed via a drilled or dug well.
Synonyms
- Groundwater
- Borehole water
- Subsurface water
