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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Pestridge said Telehouse's data centre had a closed water system and the yearly water usage from the nation's data centres was "less than the water lost to leakage in a single day".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The most recent event, involving “a resident’s guest who attempted to steal copper wire from the water system, affected more than 20 units and several common areas.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The Himalayas are a vast natural water system feeding rivers that sustain hundreds of millions of people across South Asia.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
That said, one hacker can wreak no small amount of havoc, as one compromised water system might serve tens of thousands of people.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
It also gave him a chance to ask Dulcet about the water system in the palace without seeming suspicious.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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