Definitions of open water - OneLook
Robert Clark
Published Apr 07, 2026
▸ noun: An expanse of an ocean, sea, or large lake which is distant from shore and devoid of nearby islands or other obstructions.
▸ noun: In a river, pond, or other small body of water, an area of surface unobstructed by aquatic vegetation, boulders, and the like, adequate for navigation or swimming.
▸ noun: (chiefly Canada) An area of an ocean, sea, lake, or river which is not covered by ice.ocean, inland sea, expanse, waste, lake, offshore, water, slack-water, reach, open road, more...
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