water supply

noun

: a source, means, or process of supplying water (as for a community) usually including reservoirs, tunnels, and pipelines

Examples of water supply in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Growing populations and expanding industries are intensifying freshwater shortages across parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, increasing the need for sustainable water supplies. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Reports of American escalation are further complicated by concerns over recent cyberattacks on water supply systems in Minnesota, Michigan, and other states nationwide. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Minnesota officials have maintained no municipal water supplies were contaminated and that drinking water is safe to consume. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Minnesota's water supply has not been reported compromised as a result of the attack, Minnesota Department of Public Safety spokesperson Mike Ersnter said. — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for water supply

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