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 The drainpipes were all rotten. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025 Nesting materials clog up gutters and drainpipes and lead to water or mold damage. Pests and diseases. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drainpipe
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gutter
Noun
  • The project also includes the addition of a new multi-use path and drainage improvements including storm sewer installation, water main upgrades, construction of detention ponds and curb and gutter replacement, officials said.
    Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
  • Most houses come equipped with those 24-inch long gutter extenders that do a great job of directing the water away from the foundation but deposit all that stormwater right onto the lawn.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

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“Drainpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drainpipe. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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