water right

noun

1. the right to make use of the water from a particular stream, lake, or irrigation canal.

water right

noun

1. the right to make use of a water supply, as for irrigation

Word History and Origins

Origin of water right¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Example Sentences

The hills on either side of a cove would direct the water right down the middle, funneling it toward the village.

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The tribes got no water rights as part of the deal, but they did get L.A.’s commitment to provide them a certain amount of water through canals.

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They have long bemoaned that their property rights, grazing rights and water rights are under siege.

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People didn’t want to pay for water rights.

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"We are running out of water right across the UK," she said.

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