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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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 In this strange new world – where everyday objects loom like mountains – the tiny trio must stick together to survive, navigating water towers, sewer mazes and unpredictable robot cleaners. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 May 2026 Another project will bring a water tower to North Chicago. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Four aerial water towers were brought in to shoot water on the building. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 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 21 May. 2026.

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