water system
Americannoun
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a river and all its branches.
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a system of supplying water, as throughout a metropolitan area.
noun
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a river and all its tributaries
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a system for supplying water to a community
Etymology
Origin of water system
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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"The whole world is experiencing a prolonged drought but Turkey is also facing a severe hydrological drought," he said of a phenomenon where rainfall shortages hit the wider water system, depleting water bodies and groundwater.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The reports outlined nearly a billion dollars in infrastructure projects through 2033, including more than $650 million for electrical undergrounding and $150 million for water system repairs.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Osaka has received an unusual donation -- 21 kilograms of gold -- to pay for the maintenance of its ageing water system, the Japanese commercial hub announced Thursday.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
A new regulator, national plans to upgrade pipes and sewers, and limits on spreading sewage sludge on land are among proposals in a Welsh government shake-up of the nation's water system.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
Water from the system—the first water system in the United States—was sweeter tasting and had no offensive odor.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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