mains
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mains
1425–75; late Middle English, plural of main, aphetic variant of Middle English demain, demeine demesne
Example Sentences
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"Mains electricity won't change that, the valley will always be a very special place."
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024
It said that the explosion on Friday night was caused by an installation inside the property in Baberton Mains Avenue, rather than the gas network which supplies the area.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said it had been called to reports of an explosion at a property in Baberton Mains Avenue at about 22:25.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2023
Carlos Correa Palacio, 53, was struck by a tram on the Saughton Mains crossing as he made his way home.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2023
“Students have been hearing all manner of odd things from Mains at night.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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