Waterworks
noun
A system of machines and structures used to supply water.
The city is planning to build new waterworks to meet the increasing demand for water.
Often appears as...
- city waterworks
- industrial waterworks
Usage tips
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Technical
noun
Tears or the act of crying.
As soon as she started her speech, the waterworks began.
Often appears as...
- start the waterworks
- turn on the waterworks
Usage tips
Neutral
Colloquial
noun
A display of water designed for decoration or for play.
The children spent the afternoon playing in the public park's waterworks.
Often appears as...
- play in the waterworks
- design waterworks
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
A system of machines and structures used to supply water.
The city is planning to build new waterworks to meet the increasing demand for water.
Often appears as...
- city waterworks
- industrial waterworks
Usage tips
Neutral
Technical
noun
Tears or the act of crying.
As soon as she started her speech, the waterworks began.
Often appears as...
- start the waterworks
- turn on the waterworks
Usage tips
Neutral
Colloquial
noun
A display of water designed for decoration or for play.
The children spent the afternoon playing in the public park's waterworks.
Often appears as...
- play in the waterworks
- design waterworks
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used in engineering or municipal conversations about water supply systems.
The engineer presented an upgrade plan for the waterworks.
Pro Tip 2/3Local Infrastructure
Often refers to the network of pipes and facilities in a specific place.
Our town's waterworks are over a century old.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Concern
Discussion about waterworks can involve public interest or issues about water safety.
The waterworks issue was raised at the city council meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used in engineering or municipal conversations about water supply systems.
The engineer presented an upgrade plan for the waterworks.
Pro Tip 2/3Local Infrastructure
Often refers to the network of pipes and facilities in a specific place.
Our town's waterworks are over a century old.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Concern
Discussion about waterworks can involve public interest or issues about water safety.
The waterworks issue was raised at the city council meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used in engineering or municipal conversations about water supply systems.
The engineer presented an upgrade plan for the waterworks.
Pro Tip 2/3Local Infrastructure
Often refers to the network of pipes and facilities in a specific place.
Our town's waterworks are over a century old.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Concern
Discussion about waterworks can involve public interest or issues about water safety.
The waterworks issue was raised at the city council meeting.
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Christopher Gorham
American Actor
Talk about songs that make me cry: Track 7 on the 'Phineas and Ferb' soundtrack, 'Summer (Where Do We Begin?).' When you get to the part about sitting with your brother underneath the shade of a big tree in the backyard, ohmygod. Turn on the waterworks.
Quote examples
Christopher Gorham
American Actor
Talk about songs that make me cry: Track 7 on the 'Phineas and Ferb' soundtrack, 'Summer (Where Do We Begin?).' When you get to the part about sitting with your brother underneath the shade of a big tree in the backyard, ohmygod. Turn on the waterworks.
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