water main

noun

: a pipe or conduit for conveying water

Examples of water main in a Sentence

The water main burst and flooded the street.

Recent Examples on the Web

Recognizing the importance of updating infrastructure comes at a time when Los Angeles has seen its fair share of water main bursts, including a massive July 16 break in West Hollywood that caused severe damage. — Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Drivers could experience traffic congestion and delays this week in Caldwell following a water main leak that requires emergency repairs. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026

The water main break means schools have lost access to clean water and working bathrooms. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 25 Aug. 2026

Most injuries occurred as residents were tossed from beds or stumbled in the dark; trains and airport links were briefly disrupted, a Tokyo water main burst, and hundreds lost power. — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for water main

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• halothane
• hurricane
• hyperplane