B1nounnatureenvironment
US/ˈsiː.wɔː.tər/
UK/ˈsiː.wɔː.tə/
the salty water of the sea
In context
He swallowed some seawater and started to cough.
The plant turns seawater into drinking water for the whole island.
Warmer seawater is causing coral reefs to bleach and die.
Words that go with seawater
verb + noun
- swallow seawaterTry not to swallow seawater while you swim.
- desalinate seawaterMany countries desalinate seawater for drinking.
- pump seawaterThe ship pumps seawater into its tanks for balance.
adjective + noun
- warm seawaterWarm seawater is bad for the coral.
- cold seawaterCold seawater makes the swimmers tired quickly.
noun + noun
- seawater temperatureSeawater temperature rises every summer.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a seawaterCorrect: some seawater