water tower

noun

1. a vertical pipe or tower into which water is pumped to a height sufficient to maintain a desired pressure for firefighting, distribution to customers, etc.

2. a fire-extinguishing apparatus for throwing a stream of water on the upper parts of a tall burning building.

water tower

noun

1. a reservoir or storage tank mounted on a tower-like structure at the summit of an area of high ground in a place where the water pressure would otherwise be inadequate for distribution at a uniform pressure

Word History and Origins

Origin of water tower¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The film featured gnarly practical effects, outsized, absurdist humor and enough fake blood to fill a local water tower.

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One victim was recently traced in Glasgow after a detective recognised a water tower in the background of a selfie.

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The area that surrounded the historic water tower was a known bohemian enclave.

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She said Mr Gregory always wanted to convert either a water tower or chimney into a space to live.

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There’s even a water tower in the center of town painted to look like it’s held up by the long-lived lollipops.

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