Word
hydrant
Phoneticshy·drant
US/ˈhaɪdɹənt/
UK/hˈaɪdɹənt/
Definition
n. a metal pipe with a valve that firefighters use to get water from the ground. It is usually painted red and has a metal cap on top.
n. a metal pipe with a valve and outlet, connected to a water supply and used by firefighters to draw water. Often painted red for visibility and located on public streets.
Examples
“The firefighters opened the hydrant to get water for the fire.”
“During the construction of the new apartment complex, the workers had to move the fire hydrant to a safer location.”
“The city's aging infrastructure has led to several instances of leaking hydrants, which not only waste water but also pose a risk to pedestrians during the winter months.”
Examples
simple
“The firefighters opened the hydrant to get water for the fire.”
contextual
“During the construction of the new apartment complex, the workers had to move the fire hydrant to a safer location.”
complex
“The city's aging infrastructure has led to several instances of leaking hydrants, which not only waste water but also pose a risk to pedestrians during the winter months.”
Etymology
An irregular formation: hydr- + -ant, originally US English. By surface analysis, hydrate + -ant.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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