What is water? a clear , colorless liquid that falls from the sky as rain and is necessary for animal and plant life : a drink / glass of water bottled / tap water cold / hot water I’m boiling water to make some more coffee . Water in religions In many religions, there are narratives about different forms of water. The largest religious ritual in the world – the Hindu Kumbha mela festival – is a water ritual. Water is also one of the most common religious metaphors, representing as different things as 'knowledge', 'life', 'salvation' and 'time'. for instance , in Christianity water is referred as "life" ( In Christianity the term " water of Life " ( Greek : ὕδωρ ζωῆς hydōr zōēs ) is used in the context of living water , specific references appearing in the Book of Revelation ( 21:6 and...