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
There is no electricity or running water in the cabins.
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Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
On a recent visit, a frigid wind blew through the rib-cage frame of an empty gazebo, past a brick cabana bar and public restrooms with no running water because the pipes could still freeze.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The city doesn’t provide electricity or running water.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
Port Lockroy has no running water, so staffers will have to be comfortable using a bucket instead of a toilet.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
There was no running water or electricity in the bush community in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, where actor Tantoo Cardinal grew up — but occasionally, there was makeup.
—Beth Sobol, Allure, 10 Mar. 2024
The Verde River runs through Rockin' River Ranch State Park
Rockin’ River Ranch State Park is a sunny area near running water.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
However, our favorite part about this kitchen is the realistic features, like the faucet that makes running water sounds and the ice machine that dispenses pretend ice cubes.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024
Mourning cloaks prefer sunny areas near running water.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
On a recent visit, a frigid wind blew through the rib-cage frame of an empty gazebo, past a brick cabana bar and public restrooms with no running water because the pipes could still freeze.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The city doesn’t provide electricity or running water.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
Port Lockroy has no running water, so staffers will have to be comfortable using a bucket instead of a toilet.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
There was no running water or electricity in the bush community in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, where actor Tantoo Cardinal grew up — but occasionally, there was makeup.
—Beth Sobol, Allure, 10 Mar. 2024
The Verde River runs through Rockin' River Ranch State Park
Rockin’ River Ranch State Park is a sunny area near running water.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
However, our favorite part about this kitchen is the realistic features, like the faucet that makes running water sounds and the ice machine that dispenses pretend ice cubes.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024
Mourning cloaks prefer sunny areas near running water.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Running water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20water. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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