watermark

[ waw-ter-mahrk, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌmɑrk, ˈwɒt ər- /
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noun

a mark indicating the height to which water rises or has risen, as in a river or inlet.
water line(def 5).
a figure or design impressed in some paper during manufacture, visible when the paper is held to the light.

verb (used with object)

to mark (paper) with a watermark.
to impress (a design, pattern, etc.), as a watermark.

Origin of watermark

First recorded in 1625–35; water + mark1

OTHER WORDS FROM watermark

un·wa·ter·marked, adjective

Words nearby watermark

waterlogged, waterloo, waterloo, battle of, waterman, watermanship, watermark, watermeal, watermelon, waterpick, waterproof, waterproofing

Words related to watermark

apex, apogee, acme, ceiling, peak, tidemark

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British Dictionary definitions for watermark

watermark
/ (ˈwɔːtəˌmɑːk) /

noun

a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture, visible when the paper is held up to the light
another word for water line (def. 1), water line (def. 2)

verb (tr)

to mark (paper) with a watermark