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

The project is part of Oak Park's annual capital improvement plan and aims to reduce the risk of future water main breaks, especially during the winter months. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Bass was dealing with headaches all summer — from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire to a rising homeless count to the Sunset Boulevard water main break. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 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

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