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- [hahy-druh nt]
- /ˈhaɪ drənt/
- /ˈhaɪ.drənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy-druh nt]
- /ˈhaɪ drənt/
Definitions of hydrant word
- noun hydrant an upright pipe with a spout, nozzle, or other outlet, usually in the street, for drawing water from a main or service pipe, especially for fighting fires. 1
- noun hydrant a water faucet. 1
- noun hydrant An upright water pipe, especially one in a street, with a nozzle to which a fire hose can be attached. 1
- noun hydrant water pump 1
- noun hydrant an outlet from a water main, usually consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached, from which water can be tapped for fighting fires 0
- noun hydrant a large discharge pipe with a valve for drawing water from a water main; fireplug 0
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Origin of hydrant
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1800-10; hydr-1 + -ant
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Parts of speech for Hydrant
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hydrant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hydrant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hydrant
noun hydrant
- faucet — any device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe or the like by opening or closing an orifice; tap; cock.
- spigot — a small peg or plug for stopping the vent of a cask.
- fireplug — fire hydrant.
- water supply — the supply of purified water available to a community.
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