WATER
/ˈwoːtə/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of WATER
A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.
"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."
The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
"And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so."
Water in a body; an area of open water.
"The boat was found within the territorial waters."
To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).
To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.
To provide (animals) with water for drinking.
"I need to go water the cattle."
Examples of WATER in a Sentence
- "By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."
- "And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so."
- "The boat was found within the territorial waters."
- "I need to go water the cattle."
Word Details
Is WATER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WATER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WATER uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WATER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | t | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WATER
46 words from the letters in WATER
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use WATER in Word Games
WATER is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WATER is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WATER to find 46 additional valid words.