: a tower or standpipe serving as a reservoir to deliver water at a required head
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Some infrastructure was also undamaged, including the propellant farm where the rocket's fuel is stored and distributed, as well as the water tower critical for sound suppression and fire prevention during launch, Limp said in his latest update on social media.—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Outside, beneath an old water tower, are a wet bar, a pergola, and a second open-air shower.—Mark David, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 Currently, the city has 26 wells, three water towers and one booster station.—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 Watching couples dancing at Gruene Hall, lining up to snag a table at the Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar, and enjoying ice cream in front of the historic water tower—this tiny enclave feels so Texan without trying too hard.—Gabi De La Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for water tower