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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Officials have made progress in fixing a massive water system rupture on the Sunset Strip that sent 17 million gallons of water into surrounding neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
He was last seen at Northwood Road in north Belfast close to waste ground where a culvert entrance to an underground water system is located.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
"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
Newsom and other supporters have said the tunnel would protect the state’s water system as climate change intensifies severe droughts and deluges.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Not only were the lights about to fail and the supplies about to run out, but the water system was breaking down.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
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