running water
noun
: water distributed through pipes and fixtures
a cabin with hot and cold running water
Examples of running water in a Sentence
a cabin with hot and cold running water
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Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly, under running water, before cutting, cooking or eating.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Additional ways to protect yourself against cyclosporiasis include making sure fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed before consumption by using clean, running water and a clean produce brush.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
This can include letting the faucet run until the water is cold before drinking, or running water continuously while washing fresh produce.
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Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The building currently has power but no air conditioning or running water, the post says.
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Arkansas Online,
26 June 2026
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Additional ways to protect yourself against cyclosporiasis include making sure fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed before consumption by using clean, running water and a clean produce brush.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
This can include letting the faucet run until the water is cold before drinking, or running water continuously while washing fresh produce.
—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The building currently has power but no air conditioning or running water, the post says.
—
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for running water
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“Running water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20water. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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