waterhead

[ waw-ter-hed, wot-er- ]

noun

1. the source of a river or stream.
2. a body of water dammed up for irrigation, to supply a garden, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of waterhead¹

First recorded in 1560–70; water + head

Example Sentences

The Waterhead Hotel has a lovely setting near Ambleside.

From Seattle Times

While the Waterhead has the style of a luxury boutique, its sister property, the Wild Boar, has a more rustic feel — perhaps because it takes its name from the legend of Sir Richard de Gilpin, who allegedly slew a ferocious wild boar in the woods near the present-day hotel.

From Seattle Times

Five years ago two schools in Oldham, one of Britain's most racially segregated towns, were merged to create Waterhead Academy.

From BBC

While there, he chanced to see an advertisement setting forth the liberal prizes for wrestling, offered on the following day at the Waterhead, Ambleside.

From Project Gutenberg

At the Windermere gathering, held at Waterhead, near Ambleside, in 1810, there was a considerable amount of rivalry displayed as to whether the belt should stay in Westmorland, or go to Cumberland.

From Project Gutenberg