freshwater

Definition

Living in fresh water.

Etymology

From Middle English freche watur, fresshe water; equivalent to fresh + water.

Example Sentences

• "The trout is a freshwater fish."
• "Lake Baikal is the world's largest freshwater lake in terms of volume."
• "“Mate,” said the captain in a low voice, “you talk like a fresh-water sailor. I can only attribute this shyness to some strange delusion, for surely,”—his voice assumed a slightly sneering tone as he said this—“surely I am not to suppose that you have become soft-hearted! […]"