water tower

noun

: a tower or standpipe serving as a reservoir to deliver water at a required head

Examples of water tower in a Sentence

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Cameron Knight The iconic water tower in Florence appears to be undamaged and is no longer emitting water. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026 Progress in May at the Canaveral site included completion of the water tower rising to 305 feet as construction continues to build out the lighting protection towers. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026 An iconic water tower overlooking the former Boise Factory Outlets mall on the edge of the city will stay put despite the shopping center’s demolition — but with a permanent change to its longtime look. Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026 The flames damaged the train station radio house building between the New Orleans Square depot and a water tower used to refill the steam engines. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for water tower

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water tower was in 1835

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“Water tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20tower. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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