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branch water

branch wa·ter
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [branch, brahnch waw-ter, wot-er]
    • /bræntʃ, brɑntʃ ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [branch, brahnch waw-ter, wot-er]
    • /bræntʃ, brɑntʃ ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər/

Definitions of branch water words

  • noun branch water water from a stream, as opposed to mineral or soda water 3
  • noun branch water water from a small stream or brook 3
  • noun branch water water, esp. ordinary tap water, as used for mixing with whiskey, etc. 3
  • noun branch water water in or from a branch, creek, stream, etc.; pure, natural water. 1
  • noun branch water Also called branch. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. (in a drink, highball, etc.) plain water as distinguished from soda water, ginger ale, or the like; ordinary water. 1
  • noun branch water plain water, especially when mixed with alcoholic beverage. 0

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Origin of branch water

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Branch water

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branch water popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

branch water usage trend in Literature

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