water filternoun [ C ]
uk/ˈwɔː.tə ˌfɪl.tər/us/ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌfɪl.t̬ɚ/a device for removing unwanted substances such as bacteria or harmful chemicals from drinking water
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Straining & filtering devices
- filter
- filter bed
- filter paper
- funnel
- greaseproof paper
- hopper
- parchment paper
- sieve
- sifter
- strainer
- tea strainer
- wringer
Examples from literature
- You can also bring tablets that you put in water to make it safe, or you can bring a water filter.
- You can use a water filter to make water safe to drink.