Definition

Something that has been made smooth or polished by the movement of water over time.

Example

The riverbank was lined with waterworn stones that glistened in the sunlight.

Conversation

Have you seen those waterworn stones at the beach?

Yeah, they look really smooth and beautiful!

I love how nature can shape things like that over time.

It's fascinating! Those waterworn stones tell a story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Waterworn is formed from "water" (from Old English *wæter*, meaning liquid that falls as rain or flows in rivers) and "worn" (from Old English *wyrnan*, meaning to wear away or erode). The word describes something that has been worn down or smoothed by the action of water.

Memory Tip

Imagine how water can gradually 'wear away' surfaces over time, making them smooth and shaped by its flow.

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