waterworks plural
wa·ter·works
The plural form of waterworks is waterworks
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- noun plural waterworks (used with a singular or plural verb) a complete system of reservoirs, pipelines, conduits, etc., by which water is collected, purified, stored, and pumped to urban users. 1
- noun plural waterworks (used with a singular verb) a pumping station or a purifying station of such a system. 1
- noun plural waterworks (usually used with a plural verb). Sometimes, waterwork. a spectacular display of water, mechanically produced, as for a pageant. 1
- noun plural waterworks (used with a singular or plural verb) Slang. tears, or the source of tears: to turn on the waterworks. 1
- noun plural waterworks Slang. the kidneys. 1
- noun plural waterworks a system of reservoirs, pumps, pipes, etc., used to bring a water supply to a town or city 0
- noun plural waterworks a pumping station in such a system, with its machinery, filters, etc. 0
- noun plural waterworks tears 0