Thesaurus results for AQUEDUCT

aqueduct

noun

ˈa-kwə-ˌdəkt

as in canal

an open man-made passageway for water marveled at the ancient Roman aqueducts that still carry water to distant villages

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Recent Examples of aqueduct Cap off your Rome days at the Trevi Fountain, the largest Baroque fountain in the city and the terminal point of the Virgo aqueduct — the only ancient aqueduct in continuous use to this day. —

Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 The Trevi Fountain, Rome The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome and the terminal point of the Virgo aqueduct — the only ancient aqueduct in continuous use to this day. —

Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Julius Caesar did not stamp his name on every aqueduct. —

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026 Picnic in the shadow of ancient aqueducts. —

Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aqueduct

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canal

Noun

Guests will also have the chance to step off the train to explore the canals of Venice, walk the vibrant streets of Budapest, or visit the charming squares of Brașov.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
From trendy, canal-side spots to swanky rooftop bars, these are some of the best places to catch up over a cocktail.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 18 May 2026