The children spent the afternoon exploring the water meadow after the spring thaw.

The town became a back-water after the factory closed.

The laboratory stored several vials of semiheavy water for isotope tracing experiments.

A water bomber flew low over the canyon and released its load to douse the flames.

The new pavement uses a water-permeable material to reduce runoff after heavy rains.

During the dry season, animals would often return to the only water hole for miles.

Farmers monitored the water tables closely during the drought to decide when to reduce irrigation.

By the stream, she crushed some water mint between her fingers and inhaled its sharp, cooling aroma.

At dusk, I watched the water boatmen skimming across the pond as if they were tiny oarsmen.

Researchers tested water batteries in the coastal lab to evaluate their long-term durability.