Water Water (chemical formula ) is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of all known living organisms (in which it acts as a ...

is a chemical substance with the formula H₂O. A detailed description of the physical and chemical properties of water is at properties of water. Water or waters may also refer to:

Liquids and related concepts

Bodies of water or waterways

* Water (s), the

ocean The ocean (also the sea or the world ocean) is the body of salt water that covers approximately 70.8% of the surface of Earth and contains 97% of Earth's water. An ocean can also refer to any of the large bodies of water into which the wo ...

s of the Earth * Water, the name given to certain lakes in the Lake District of northern England. See List of lakes in the Lake District. * Waters, a Scots term for a type of

river A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river. In some cases, a river flows into the ground and becomes dry at the end of its course without reaching another body of wate ...

Other tangible liquids

* Water, a type of horse jumping obstacle *

Amniotic fluid The amniotic fluid is the protective liquid contained by the amniotic sac of a gravid amniote. This fluid serves as a cushion for the growing fetus, but also serves to facilitate the exchange of nutrients, water, and biochemical products betwee ...

, the liquid around a fetus released before birth as the "water breaks" *

Drinking water Drinking water is water that is used in drink or food preparation; potable water is water that is safe to be used as drinking water. The amount of drinking water required to maintain good health varies, and depends on physical activity level, a ...

Stormwater Stormwater, also spelled storm water, is water that originates from precipitation (storm), including heavy rain and meltwater from hail and snow. Stormwater can soak into the soil ( infiltrate) and become groundwater, be stored on depressed la ...

Other uses

* Water (astronomy), an area of the sky *

Water (classical element) Water is one of the classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy along with air, earth and fire, in the Asian Indian system ''Panchamahabhuta'', and in the Chinese cosmological and physiological system ''Wu Xing''. In contemporary esoteric trad ...

Water (wuxing) In Chinese philosophy, water () is the low point of the matter, or the matter's dying or hiding stage. Water is the fifth stage of Wu Xing, the five elements. Water is the most yin in character of the five elements. Its motion is downward and i ...

Arts, entertainment and media

Fictional entities

* Water (''Lexx''), a fictional planet *

The Water (Middle-earth) The Shire is a region of J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional Middle-earth, described in ''The Lord of the Rings'' and other works. The Shire is an inland area settled exclusively by hobbits, the Shire-folk, largely sheltered from the goings-on in the ...

, a fictional river

Film

* ''Water'' (1985 film), a British comedy film set in the Caribbean * ''Water'' (2005 film), an Oscar-nominated Canadian drama film set in India and directed by Deepa Mehta * ''Water'' (2006 film), a documentary * ''The Water'' (2009 film), a 2009 short film directed by Kevin Drew

Literature

* ''Water'' (novel), by Bapsi Sidhwa

Music

Albums

* ''Water'' (soundtrack), the soundtrack to the 2005 film * ''Water'' (Gregory Porter album), 2010 * ''Water'', a 1987 album by Zoogz Rift * ''Water'', a 1993 album by Conor Oberst * ''Water'', a 1993 album by

Saigon Kick Saigon Kick is an American hard rock band from Miami, Florida, that formed in 1988. When they recorded their debut album and second album the band consisted of lead vocalist Matt Kramer, lead guitarist Jason Bieler, bassist Tom Defile, and drum ...

* ''Water'', a 2003 album by

Annabelle Chvostek Annabelle Chvostek (born October 5, 1973) is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Toronto, Ontario. Life and career Born in Toronto, she is the daughter of Canadian television producer Milan Chvostek (''The Nature of Things'') and journalist ...

* ''Water'', a 2006 album by

the Beautiful Girls The Beautiful Girls are an Australian roots music group founded in Sydney in 2001 by Mat McHugh, Clay MacDonald, and Mitchell Connelly. They have released three extended plays, '' Morning Sun'' (2002), ''Goodtimes'' (2002), and '' The Weight ...

Water (EP) ''Water'' is an extended play by Sister Hazel, released on February 9, 2018. The EP is the first part of a series of four EPs titled "Elements" planned to be released over 2 years. The second part of the series, ''Wind Wind is the natural ...

, a 2018 EP by Sister Hazel * ''Water'', a 2008 EP by

Salem (American band) Salem (sometimes stylized as S4LEM or SALEM) is an American electronic music band from Traverse City, Michigan. It was founded by Heather Marlatt, Jack Donoghue and John Holland. Salem is considered one of the pioneers of the witch house genre. ...

* ''The Water'' (Colin MacIntyre album), 2008 * ''The Water'' (San Cisco album), 2017 * ''

The Waters ''The Waters'' (stylized as ''The Water ') is the fourth mixtape by American rapper Mick Jenkins. It was released on August 12, 2014, by Cinematic Music Group. Background ''The Waters'' is a concept mixtape. Jenkins' lyrics are immersed in the s ...

'', a 2014 mixtape album by Mick Jenkins

Songs

* "Water" (Elitsa & Stoyan song), 2007 * "Water" (Brad Paisley song), 2010 * "Water" (Ugly God song), 2016 * "Water" (Kanye West song), 2019 *

Water (Lynsey de Paul song) "Water" is a song written by the British female singer-songwriter Lynsey de Paul and Barry Blue, who was credited as Barry Green. It was first released as a track on De Paul's debut album ''Surprise'' in March 1973. Shortly afterwards, a live versi ...

, 1973 * Water (Miller & Atkins song), 1966 * "Water", a song by the Who from the single '' 5:15'', 1973 * "Water", a song by Martika from the album '' Martika'', 1988 * "Water", a song by Dinosaur Jr. from the album ''

Green Mind ''Green Mind'' is the fourth studio album by alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr., released in 1991. It was the band's first release after bassist Lou Barlow's departure, as well as the first released by a major label. The record is close to being a ...

'', 1991 * "Water", a song by PJ Harvey from ''Dry'' (album), 1992 * "Water", a song from ''Somersault'' (Eggstone album), 1994 * "Water", a song from ''Farewell'' (Oingo Boingo album), 1996 * "Water", a song by Blonde Redhead from the album ''

Fake Can Be Just as Good ''Fake Can Be Just as Good'' is the third studio album by American alternative rock band Blonde Redhead. It was released on March 11, 1997 by Touch and Go Records. Track listing Personnel Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. Blo ...

'', 1997 * "Water", a song by Matt Brouwer from '' Imagerical'', 2001 * "Water", a song from ''Saturate'' (Breaking Benjamin album), 2002 * "Water", a song by Galantis from ''Pharmacy'' (album), 2015 * "Water", a song by Ra Ra Riot featuring Rostam from the album ''

Need Your Light ''Need Your Light'' is the fourth studio album by American indie rock band Ra Ra Riot, released on February 19, 2016. The album was produced by Ryan Hadlock, except for "Water" & "I Need Your Light" produced by Rostam Batmanglij Rostam Batman ...

'', 2016 * "Water", a song by Chris Brown from the album '' Heartbreak on a Full Moon'', 2017 * "Water", a song by

Tyla (South African singer) Tyla Laura Seethal (born 30 January 2002), known mononymously as Tyla, is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Johannesburg, she signed with Epic Records in 2021 following the domestic success of her 2019 debut single, "Gett ...

, 2023 * "The Water", a song by Feist from the album '' The Reminder'', 2007

Television

Channels and station identification

* ''Water'', a BBC Two ident

Episodes

* "Water" (''Battlestar Galactica''), an episode of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica television series * "Water" (''Stargate Universe''), an episode of the Stargate Universe Television series * "Water", an episode of the television series ''

Teletubbies ''Teletubbies'' is a British children's television series created by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport for the BBC. The programme focuses on four differently coloured characters known as the Teletubbies, named after the television screens on th ...

Seasons or series

* ''Book 1: Water'', the first season of the TV series ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''

People

* Waters (name)

Places

* Water, Devon, a location in England *

Water, Lancashire Water is a hamlet in the borough of Rossendale Rossendale () is a district with borough status in Lancashire, England, located along the River Irwell and spanning a large valley. It is located south of Burnley and east of Blackburn. The b ...

, a hamlet in England