water gauge

noun

1. any device for indicating the height of water in a reservoir, tank, boiler, or other vessel.

water gauge

noun

1. an instrument that indicates the presence or the quantity of water in a tank, reservoir, or boiler feed Also calledwater glass

Word History and Origins

Origin of water gauge¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

At least one water gauge in the park reached its highest level since 1962.

From Washington Times

Operators there encountered a similar problem, where one water gauge malfunctioned, and the other gave an accurate reading.

From New York Times

Geological Survey water gauge downstream.

From Los Angeles Times

Briggs recalls rushing out to check his backyard water gauge and texting his son Aaron with each significant rise.

From Los Angeles Times

The Blanco River rapidly rose to 44.5 feet - well above the flood stage of 13 feet - before a water gauge was knocked out.

From Washington Times