aqueduct meaning

Definition of aqueduct

1. a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley

   Type of: conduit

aqueduct in a sentence

• The Romans built aqueducts to bring clean water into the cities.
• The Romans are famous for their aqueducts.
• An aqueduct is a Roman water trough made of stone, either underground or across a bridge.

How to pronounce aqueduct

aqueduct is pronounced /ˈækwədʌkt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.