noun

aqueduct

AK-wih-duhkt

Aqueduct (noun) means a channel or structure, often a bridge-like construction, built to carry water over long distances. Example: “The Romans built aqueducts to bring fresh water into their cities.”

noun

A channel or structure, often a bridge-like construction, built to carry water over long distances.

"The Romans built aqueducts to bring fresh water into their cities."

"You can still see the ruins of an ancient aqueduct near the town."

How to Use Aqueduct

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA man-made channel, often a large stone structure, that carries water from one place to another.

Common pairings

Roman aqueduct build an aqueduct

Word Forms

aqueducts plural

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Etymology

From Latin aquaeductus, "conveyance of water," from aqua, "water," and ducere, "to lead."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for aqueduct

deduct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “aqueduct” mean?

The word “aqueduct” means a channel or structure, often a bridge-like construction, built to carry water over long distances. In plain terms, a man-made channel, often a large stone structure, that carries water from one place to another.

How do you pronounce “aqueduct”?

“Aqueduct” is pronounced AK-wih-duhkt (/ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “aqueduct” in a sentence?

Here is “aqueduct” used in a sentence: “The Romans built aqueducts to bring fresh water into their cities.”

What part of speech is “aqueduct”?

“Aqueduct” is a noun.

Where does the word “aqueduct” come from?

The word “aqueduct” comes from Latin. From Latin aquaeductus, "conveyance of water," from aqua, "water," and ducere, "to lead.".