watery

Word parts

water + -y

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɔːtəri/ or /ˈwɔːtri/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɔtəri/
• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɑtəri/

• Audio (UK)

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Adjective

Positive watery

Comparative waterier

Superlative wateriest

1. If something is watery, it resembles or has the characteristic of water.
2. If a drink tastes watery, it is diluted or contains too much water.

Related words

• water