running water

noun

: water distributed through pipes and fixtures

a cabin with hot and cold running water

Examples of running water in a Sentence

a cabin with hot and cold running water

Recent Examples on the Web

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That breakdown came on the heels of a water system crisis that left much of the city without access to running water for days in 2022. —

Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 Thousands in Valencia’s suburbs were still without power and running water on Thursday, as search operations and debris clearing continued. —

Sophie Tanno, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024 Several days without power have already taken a big toll, leaving people without running water systems (since water pumps need electricity) or refrigeration to keep food from rotting. —

Justine Calma, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024 His team began to notice other open Waffle Houses in communities without power or running water. —

Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for running water

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of running water was in 1856

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“Running water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20water. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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