water meter

American  

noun

1. a device for measuring and registering the quantity of water that passes through a pipe or other outlet.

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water meter British  

noun

1. a device for measuring the quantity or rate of water flowing through a pipe

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Etymology

Origin of water meter

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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water meter

"If you open up that water meter, it gives them full access to the entire supply of the whole city," Taylor told the BBC.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

Last week, the city released a statement saying it had locked the warehouse’s water meter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026

And a 1971 water meter moratorium — put into place because Bolinas has a limited water supply — has effectively prohibited new development for the last 54 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2025

Experts say getting a water meter fitted can reduce bills if you have relatively low usage.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2025

At 5:19, operators went back to unit 1 to try to get another reading off the water meter.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland