Waterworks (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural wa·ter·works.
  1. a complete system of reservoirs, pipelines, conduits, etc., by which water is collected, purified, stored, and pumped to urban users.
  2. a pumping station or a purifying station of such a system.
  3. a spectacular display of water, mechanically produced, as for a pageant.
  4. tears, or the source of tears: to turn on the waterworks.
  5. the kidneys.
noun
  1. an establishment for storing, purifying, and distributing water for community supply
  2. a display of water in movement, as in fountains
  3. the urinary system, esp with reference to its normal functioning
  4. crying; tears
Waterworks (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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