Hydrant
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A water outlet fitted to a mains pipe, used especially by fire services to access the water supply.
“The fire crew connected their hoses to the nearest hydrant and tackled the blaze.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhaɪdrənt/
Syllables
hy·drant
Related Words
Synonyms
tap
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
No repeated letters, contains Y and common letters H, R, N, T, a solid Wordle candidate
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 14 points, Y and the -ANT suffix make this efficient on a crowded board
Words Related to Hydrant
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up hydrant in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!