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

Wash all produce thoroughly under running water before cutting, cooking or eating. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

All types of produce should be rinsed under running water, including those with skins or rinds that are not eaten. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Washing produce under running water, washing your hands and cooking produce are the best ways to mitigate risk. — Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Fresh produce should be thoroughly washed in running water, and fruits and vegetables with firm rinds should be scrubbed. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for running water

• imprimatur
• underwater
• auteur
• blotter
• cotter
• daughter
• hotter
• mater
• otter
• plotter
• rotter
• slaughter