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Definition of hydrant

hydrant

/ˈhaɪ.drənt/
hy · drant
Plural:hydrants
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• noun

1

An upright pipe or fixture, typically located on a street, that provides access to a water main for firefighting or municipal use.

Example

"The firefighters quickly attached their heavy hoses to the nearest hydrant to extinguish the blazing building."

2

A discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks.

Example

"The maintenance crew flushed the neighborhood hydrant to clear sediment from the local water lines."

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• Nearby Words

hyderabad
hydra
hydrangea
hydrant
hydrate
hydrated
hydration

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in English in the early 19th century, formed from the Greek root 'hydr-' (water) combined with the French/Latin suffix '-ant', patterned after words like 'servant' or 'pageant'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hydrant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hydrant
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