water main
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of water main
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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While the lineup looked to be reduced after West Hollywood’s iconic Book Soup closed indefinitely due to a water main break, event organizers say they plan to reopen for the crawl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The city received a report of yet another break on an 8-inch water main at 1501 Lincoln Blvd. on Sunday morning, she said, which crews were still working to repair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
There are no trains going in and out of Heathrow after a burst water main caused flooding at an airport train station.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
It pulls from two other proposals and was developed after residents voiced concerns over a route that would drill near a high-pressure water main along Sepulveda Boulevard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
Grandpa wouldn’t pay to hook into the new water main and sewer system, either.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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