1. a large tank truck used to transport and deliver water or fuel
Usage: common in British English and Commonwealth countries; often used on construction sites, military bases, and remote locations
2. a portable tank or container for storing water or fuel
Usage: typically used in military or emergency contexts

Examples

• The construction site hired a bowser to supply water for the workers.
• During the drought, the village relied on a bowser to deliver drinking water.
• The military base used bowsers to refuel the aircraft.
• A bowser pulled up to the remote camp to replenish fuel supplies.
• The emergency response team dispatched a bowser to provide water after the pipe burst.