Thesaurus results for DRAINPIPE

drainpipe

noun

ˈdrān-ˌpīp

Definition of drainpipe

as in gutter

a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof our drainpipe is always getting clogged with leaves

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Recent Examples of drainpipe Under the cover of darkness at the aquarium in Napier, Inky climbed out of his enclosure, crossed the aquarium floor and found a narrow drainpipe. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 The drainpipe led to the waters of Hawke’s Bay, on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Inky the octopus was never found after his daring drainpipe getaway. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing the wall and installing a drainpipe. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drainpipe

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gutter

Noun

Artificial snow is piled up in their gutters, smoke seems to billow from the chimneys on the roofs and the windows of the cottages are filled with moving models of colorful creatures from the films.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
According to the ordinance, the remaining work includes paving unpaved roads, installing curbs and gutters, sidewalks, ADA ramps, retaining walls, roadway markings and signs, and removing trees where needed.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 July 2026