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

Across the state, residents in communities where new data center developments are proposed have expressed myriad concerns as worries over rising energy costs, noise pollution and impacts on local water supplies mount. — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The City of Los Angeles has long recognized that water conservation is the cornerstone of multiple strategies to improve water supply reliability for its residents. — Sarah Viramontes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Before the floods, officials said the project would ensure the park can meet its water supply needs for the next 50 years or more. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

In addition to potential flooding if this winter ends up delivering major storms, Baker will oversee other challenges with the region’s water supply. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for water supply

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