water tower

noun

: a tower or standpipe serving as a reservoir to deliver water at a required head

Examples of water tower in a Sentence

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The flags are just one example of how much character lies within each corner of the city, from the water towers of Mount Airy to the riverside views of Downtown. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026 But not just any water tower — the water tower in my hometown of Crest, a small unincorporated community in East County. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 The house is just across the street from a water tower. Brayden Garcia january 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026 Ancient Origins reported that the researchers analyzed the carbonate incrustations, or the buildup in the city’s pipes, as well as deposits in the aqueducts and water towers built later on. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water tower

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water tower was in 1835

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“Water tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20tower. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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