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(wɔːtəʳwɜːʳks)
Word forms: plural waterworks
countable noun
A waterworks is a building where a supply of water is stored and cleaned before being distributed to the public.

waterworks in British English

(ˈwɔːtəˌwɜːks)
noun
1. (functioning as singular)
an establishment for storing, purifying, and distributing water for community supply
2. (functioning as plural)
a display of water in movement, as in fountains
3. (functioning as plural) British informal, euphemistic
the urinary system, esp with reference to its normal functioning
he has trouble with his waterworks
4. (functioning as plural) informal
crying; tears

waterworks in American English

(ˈwɔtərˌwɜrks)
plural noun
1.  [often with sing. v.]
a. 
a system of reservoirs, pumps, pipes, etc., used to bring a water supply to a town or city
b. 
a pumping station in such a system, with its machinery, filters, etc.
2.  Slang
tears
usually in turn on the waterworks, to shed tears; weep

Examples of 'waterworks' in a sentence
waterworks

`So she came here, and then went back along the walkway, past the waterworks.
Fidelis Morgan THE RIVAL QUEENS: A COUNTESS ASHBY DE LA ZOUCHE MYSTERY (2002)
From this position, even in broad daylight it was impossible to see the entrance to the waterworks.
Fidelis Morgan THE RIVAL QUEENS: A COUNTESS ASHBY DE LA ZOUCHE MYSTERY (2002)
Stella hugged him tightly, feeling the familiar waterworks spring into action.
Cathy Kelly JUST BETWEEN US (2002)
Papa worked as a pipe engineer at the Leningrad waterworks plant.
Paullina Simons THE BRONZE HORSEMAN (2002)
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