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Definition of water wagon in English: water wagonnoun ˈwɔːtə ˌwaɡ(ə)n 1A cart, usually a barrel or tank on wheels, carrying water; specifically one used to water the streets by sprinkling water from small holes as it goes along; = water cart. Chiefly US in later use. 2Informal (originally US). In various expressions referring to abstinence from alcoholic drink, especially in "on the water wagon".
Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Daily Advertiser. From water + wagon. Definition of water wagon in US English: water wagonnounˈwɔːtə ˌwaɡ(ə)n 1A cart, usually a barrel or tank on wheels, carrying water; specifically one used to water the streets by sprinkling water from small holes as it goes along; = water cart. Chiefly US in later use. 2Informal (originally US). In various expressions referring to abstinence from alcoholic drink, especially in "on the water wagon".
Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Daily Advertiser. From water + wagon. |