ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hydro

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhaɪdro/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Hydro is an adjective meaning Clipping of hydroelectric.

Meaning

Clipping of hydroelectric.

More Meanings

  1. Clipping of hydroponic.
  2. (uncountable) Clipping of hydropower (“hydroelectric power”).
  3. (uncountable) Clipping of hydroelectricity.
  4. (British, countable, dated) A spa.
  5. (countable, aviation, obsolete) Abbreviation of hydroaeroplane.
  6. (Canada, uncountable) Electrical power supply; specifically, electrical power provided by a utility (as a publicly-owned one); payment or bills for this.
  7. Alternative form of hydro- (“water”).

Example Sentences

hydro massage
hydro watercress
She was having trouble paying the hydro.
He crashed his car against a hydro pole.

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Related dictionary entries include hydro-electric, hydropower, hydroelectricity, hydroelectric, hydraulics, hydraulic.

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