waterworks
What is another word for waterworks? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The system of pipes, pumps, and reservoirs that supplies water to a town or city.
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How to use waterworks
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
turn on the waterworks
municipal waterworks
Etymology
A compound of "water" and "works," in the old sense of "works" meaning a factory or engineered system.
Full origin of waterworks →Frequently asked questions
What does “waterworks” mean?
The word “waterworks” means the system of pipes, pumps, and reservoirs that supplies water to a town or city. In plain terms, either a city's water supply system, or, informally, a dramatic burst of crying.
How do you pronounce “waterworks”?
“Waterworks” is pronounced WAW-tuh-wuhks (/ˈwɔtɚˌwɚks/ in IPA).
How do you use “waterworks” in a sentence?
Here is “waterworks” used in a sentence: “The city's waterworks were built over a century ago.”
What part of speech is “waterworks”?
“Waterworks” is a noun.
How many meanings does “waterworks” have?
“Waterworks” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the system of pipes, pumps, and reservoirs that supplies water to a town or city.
