water main
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of water main
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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He had equipped his family’s ocean-view house with a firefighting system, installing a pipe from the water main to his rooftop.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
Welsh Water said the water main repairs were completed on Friday afternoon, although it warned disruption could continue with supplies expected to be restored to everyone on Sunday.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
Thousands of people have been affected by a burst water main in Broughton, with residents helping deliver bottled water to others, and long queues reported at water stations.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
Crews would have to create a dam-like structure in the river to be able to excavate and access the damaged water main, the company added.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025
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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