waterwall

/ˈwɔːtəwɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A structure, especially in a desert or tropical region, where water is sprayed to lower the temperature and create a cooler microclimate.

“The tourists walked through the waterwall in the Arizona desert to escape the heat.”

Synonyms

  • cooling wall
  • evaporative cooling system

Antonyms

  • heating system
  • warm wall