# hydrant

/ˈhaɪdɹənt/ (US) · /hˈaɪdɹənt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hydrant
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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