running water
noun
: water distributed through pipes and fixtures
a cabin with hot and cold running water
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a cabin with hot and cold running water
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Nesrin Abdullah said that there was no electricity or running water in the town, which a decade ago became the symbol of resistance against IS.
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Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Rinse the board under running water, then finish with a clean, dry towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Now, a family in Mount Airy is desperate to have running water before the winter storm hits.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The year-round campground has 56 sites with access to flush toilets, running water, and a dump station.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Rinse the board under running water, then finish with a clean, dry towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Now, a family in Mount Airy is desperate to have running water before the winter storm hits.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The year-round campground has 56 sites with access to flush toilets, running water, and a dump station.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
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 28 Jan. 2026.
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