aqueduct

noun
UK: /ˈækwədʌkt/
US: /ˈækwədʌkt/

  1. A structure that carries water over a long distance, like a bridge for water.

    1. The aqueduct brings water to the city. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient aqueduct still functions, supplying water to nearby farms despite its age. [ ] [ ]

  2. A channel or pipe designed to transport a large quantity of water.

    1. The aqueduct is made of stone. [ ] [ ]
    2. Engineers inspected the main aqueduct ensuring no leaks occurred along the pipeline. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aqueduct" in English means: A structure that carries water over a long distance, like a bridge for water., A channel or pipe designed to transport a large quantity of water..

The phonetic transcription of "aqueduct" is /ˈækwədʌkt/ in British English and /ˈækwədʌkt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "aqueduct": "The aqueduct brings water to the city.". More examples on the page.