aqueduct

[US]/'ækwɪdʌkt/
[UK]/'ækwɪ'dʌkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. water channel; conduit for water; trough for conveying water.

Phrases & Collocations

Roman aqueduct

ancient aqueduct

Example Sentences

a Roman aqueduct temp. Augustus.

Many aqueducts from ancient Roman times still stand today near the Mediterranean Sea.

Then the LORD said to Isaiah, "Go out, you and your son Shear-Jashub, to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct of the Upper Pool, on the road to the Washerman's Field.

The ancient aqueduct supplied water to the city.

The aqueduct was built to transport water over long distances.

The aqueduct system in Rome was a marvel of engineering.

The aqueducts in the countryside were used to irrigate farmland.

The aqueducts were essential for providing water to the growing population.

The aqueducts were a symbol of the advanced civilization of the ancient Romans.

The aqueducts were an impressive feat of ancient engineering.

The aqueduct brought fresh water from the mountains to the city.

The aqueducts were built with precision to ensure a steady flow of water.

The aqueducts played a crucial role in the development of ancient civilizations.

Real-world Examples

The aqueduct is completed, and it is good.

Source: America The Story of Us

So one of the most impressive structures that I'm seeing is this aqueduct, this highway for water.

Source: Khan Academy Open Course: Art and History

Yeah, the Romans are famous for their aqueducts.

Source: Khan Academy Open Course: Art and History

Was it the mechanical clock, eyeliner, Tesla coil or aqueduct.

Source: CNN Selected April 2015 Collection

That includes the Pantheon to the aqueducts that still carry water today.

Source: This month VOA Special English

The aqueduct carried water to New York City for like over a hundred years they did that.

Source: The Road to Harvard: Original Soundtrack

But also a lot of these aqueducts ended at great fountains, but also in the great public baths.

Source: Khan Academy Open Course: Art and History

The greatness of the Pyramids of Giza or maybe the amazing aqueducts of Ancient Rome?

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) August 2020 Collection

And then the Romans, they built these incredible aqueducts.

Source: Elon Musk series of videos

Want to know more about the Aqueduct?

Source: Global Fun Guide

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