water supply — The provision of water by public utilities, commercial organizations, community endeavors or by individuals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The provision of water by public utilities, commercial organizations, community endeavors or by individuals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːtər səˈplaɪ/
Example Sentences
- The zombie apocalypse started when someone forgot to pay the water supply bill.
- During the drought, the government had to restrict water supply to conserve resources.
- My neighbor's idea of fixing the water supply is hitting the pipes with a hammer.
water supply
NOUN[/ˈwɔːtər səˈplaɪ/]
The provision of water by public utilities, commercial organizations, community endeavors or by individuals
The provision of water by public utilities, commercial organizations, community endeavors or by individuals
Citizens comply to keep water supply flowing high!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Water supply is a compound term combining 'water' (from Proto-Germanic *watar) with 'supply', which derives from Latin 'supplere' (to fill up, replenish). The term emerged in English to denote the provision and distribution of water to communities.
Breakdown
water (Proto-Germanic *watar, meaning liquid H2O) + supply (from Latin sup- (up) + -plere (fill), meaning to provide or furnish).
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📝Examples
“The zombie apocalypse started when someone forgot to pay the water supply bill.”
“During the drought, the government had to restrict water supply to conserve resources.”
“My neighbor's idea of fixing the water supply is hitting the pipes with a hammer.”
“The new apartment building has an efficient water supply network.”
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