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
Moreover, the camp lacks running water and other basic needs.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Bonito Canyon Campground has 25 campsites plus restrooms, running water and picnic tables.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The key there is running water (more on this below) and not using any soaps or non-food-safe cleaners.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
The building appeared to have no running water, limited electricity, no working sprinkler system or emergency exits.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
The large greenhouse has running water, misters, overhead lights and heaters.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2024
Prior to excavations at San Casciano, springs, pools, and running water features were identified at several Etruscan cult sites, which, like San Casciano, became Roman places of worship and, in some cases, healing.
—Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2024
There is no electricity or running water in the cabins.
—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
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Bonito Canyon Campground has 25 campsites plus restrooms, running water and picnic tables.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The key there is running water (more on this below) and not using any soaps or non-food-safe cleaners.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
The building appeared to have no running water, limited electricity, no working sprinkler system or emergency exits.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
The large greenhouse has running water, misters, overhead lights and heaters.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2024
Prior to excavations at San Casciano, springs, pools, and running water features were identified at several Etruscan cult sites, which, like San Casciano, became Roman places of worship and, in some cases, healing.
—Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2024
There is no electricity or running water in the cabins.
—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
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