waterworks
plural noun
wa·ter·works
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌwərks 
ˈwä-
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Which is basically a switch to bring on the waterworks for anyone watching.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
From her heartfelt dedication to her sisters, husband and son to her declaration of pride at being the first Dominican winner and a child of immigrants, there were plenty of opportunities for waterworks at home.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
If there are moments where Kramer definitely turns on the waterworks, with a score by Jordan Dykstra (20 Days in Mariupol) amplifying the impact of such scenes, the movie remains a more even-handed account of events relative to so much out there, whether on TV or social media.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
There were no waterworks Sunday night, though a loud ovation that followed public address announcer Ryan Mill noting the achievement did not go unnoticed by Crosby.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
From her heartfelt dedication to her sisters, husband and son to her declaration of pride at being the first Dominican winner and a child of immigrants, there were plenty of opportunities for waterworks at home.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
If there are moments where Kramer definitely turns on the waterworks, with a score by Jordan Dykstra (20 Days in Mariupol) amplifying the impact of such scenes, the movie remains a more even-handed account of events relative to so much out there, whether on TV or social media.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
There were no waterworks Sunday night, though a loud ovation that followed public address announcer Ryan Mill noting the achievement did not go unnoticed by Crosby.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for waterworks
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waterworks
plural noun
wa·ter·works
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌwərks
ˈwät-
: a system of reservoirs, pumps, and pipes for supplying water (as to a city)
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