cooling tower

noun

: a structure over which circulated water is trickled to reduce its temperature by partial evaporation

Examples of cooling tower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Yankees said in a statement that new, state-of-the-art cooling towers were installed at the stadium in 2024 and have been tested weekly for water quality and bacteria since then. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Among the affected structures are cooling towers at major hubs, including Yankee Stadium and Lincoln Hospital. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Novo Nordisk currently reuses some process water in cooling towers, where the water helps remove excess heat before eventually evaporating. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Among revamp highlights is a major upgrade to the museum’s climate control systems, including the purchase of two cooling towers. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cooling tower

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