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
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- aqueducts
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Etymology
From Latin aquaeductus, "conveyance of water," from aqua, "water," and ducere, "to lead."
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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.".
