Waterworks
/wˈɔtəˌrwɜrks/
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Definition
(noun) The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.
Sentence Examples
The waterworks is located not far from my home.
She turned on the waterworks when we told her the old man was dead, but she was asking questions about the will soon enough.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The city is upgrading its ____ to ensure that everyone has access to clean and safe drinking water today.