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
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Instead, treat the stain with a small amount of stain remover or mild detergent, wait 10-12 minutes, then gently rinse by running water over the stain.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
As a result, the Independence School District canceled classes on Monday because its buildings did not have access to running water for restrooms and essential operations.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Among them are an elderly couple living in a village without running water or indoor plumbing.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The rustic cabin sleeps five people and has electricity, propane heat, kitchen appliances, but no running water.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
As a result, the Independence School District canceled classes on Monday because its buildings did not have access to running water for restrooms and essential operations.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Among them are an elderly couple living in a village without running water or indoor plumbing.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The rustic cabin sleeps five people and has electricity, propane heat, kitchen appliances, but no running water.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for running water
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“Running water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20water. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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