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

Water from the lakes is also used to generate hydroelectric power and to ensure a steady, predictable flow of water downstream, smoothing the water supply during droughts and when snowpack in the Rocky Mountains is low. — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

In an attempt to combat the limited water supply, the Puerto Rican government is turning off residents’ access to the necessity on a rotating 48-hour basis. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Electricity and cellphone services are often down for days, water supplies are frequently cut, fuel is scarce and many shops often remain closed. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

The legislation would have required water supply system operators to update their plans to address all invasive mussel species detected. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for water supply

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