English · Word Candidate

hydro

/ˈhaɪdro/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: hydros

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Electrical power supply; specifically, electrical power provided by a utility (as a publicly-owned one); payment or bills for this.

Noun

I won't have lights until my house gets the hydro turned on.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A spa.

NounRegister: UK, dated

She almost lived at hotels and hydros, last year, but that isn't pleasant for her.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “hydro” mean?

Electrical power supply; specifically, electrical power provided by a utility (as a publicly-owned one); payment or bills for this.

Is “hydro” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.