waterworks

plural noun

wa·ter·works ˈwȯ-tər-ˌwərks

ˈwä-

: the system of reservoirs, channels, mains, and pumping and purifying equipment by which a water supply is obtained and distributed (as to a city)

: an ornamental fountain or cascade

: the shedding of tears : tears

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Sure enough, the climactic sequence of the Wachowski sisters’ live-action adaptation of the ’60s anime series still gets the waterworks going. —

Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2024 The move may have been of lasting benefit for the financial system, but the city was left having to find another way to fund the expansion of its waterworks. —

James E. Nickum, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2010 Cue the waterworks: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's oldest child, Violet Affleck, is graduating high school. —

Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024 As the waterworks continued, a trio of teenage boys approached us with bottles of water, concern etched across their faces. —

Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterworks