1. Plural of hydrant; outlets connected to a water main, typically used by firefighters to access water for fighting fires.
Usage: Most commonly refers to fire hydrants in urban and suburban areas.; Also used in industrial and agricultural contexts for water access.

Examples

• The fire department connected their hoses to the hydrants on the street.
• The city inspects all hydrants regularly to ensure they are in working order.
• Parking in front of hydrants is illegal in most municipalities.
• During the drought, the town restricted water use from public hydrants.
• The firefighters quickly located the nearest hydrants to battle the blaze.
• New hydrants were installed along the newly developed residential street.