water system

American  

noun

1. a river and all its branches.

2. a system of supplying water, as throughout a metropolitan area.

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water system British  

noun

1. a river and all its tributaries

2. a system for supplying water to a community

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Etymology

Origin of water system

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Nearly a year later, residents and experts are examining the weaknesses of L.A.’s water systems and are calling to redesign Southern California’s water infrastructure.

From Los Angeles Times

Adding to concerns was the fact that disposing of waste rock would take place within a protected water system.

From Barron's

The deadly wildfires in January revealed the limitations of Southern California’s water systems.

From Los Angeles Times

As the fire spread, the water system quickly lost pressure as crews drew heavily on hydrants, residents ran sprinklers and hoses, and water gushed out of melted pipes.

From Los Angeles Times

She spends her days jigsawing state and federal funding sources for new water systems, and answering residents’ frequent calls about when they’ll be connected.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• waterworks