Find Synonyms

waterworks Synonyms

Another word for waterworks

Choosing another word for waterworks depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

The shedding of tears, especially when sudden, profuse, or deliberately theatrical (informal).

Usage Example

"Whenever the toddler wanted a piece of candy at the checkout counter, he would immediately turn on the tears."

Strongest
tears
Strong
weeping
crying
sobbing

• noun (Context 2)

An ornamental fountain or complex display of spouting water, as in a public garden or park.

Usage Example

"The palace gardens were famous across Europe for their elaborate seventeenth-century fountains."

Strong
fountains

• noun (Context 3)

The urinary system or urinary tract of the body (informal).

Usage Example

"The patient visited the clinic complaining of a minor infection in his plumbing."

Strong
plumbing

• Nearby Words

watertightness
waterway
waterwheel
waterworks
watery
wattage
wattle

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Waterworks. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/waterworks
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.