noun

aqueduct

AK-wih-duhkt

noun

A channel or structure, often a bridge-like construction, built to carry water over long distances.

"The Romans built aqueducts to bring fresh water into their cities."

"You can still see the ruins of an ancient aqueduct near the town."

How to Use Aqueduct

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA man-made channel, often a large stone structure, that carries water from one place to another.

Common pairings

Roman aqueduct build an aqueduct

aqueducts plural

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The Romans built _____ to bring fresh water into their cities.

From Latin aquaeductus, "conveyance of water," from aqua, "water," and ducere, "to lead."

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