culvert

noun

cul·​vert ˈkəl-vərt 

1

: a transverse drain

2

: a conduit for a culvert

3

: a bridge over a culvert

Examples of culvert in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Accord apparently left the road and struck a culvert, with the driver suffering non-life-threatening injuries and another passenger uninjured. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Stormwater regulations got stronger, sewer line, bridge and culvert improvements were made, green initiatives sprouted up and flood forecasting and emergency responses got an overhaul. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Then April’s record rainfall created more runoff than waterways, dams and culverts could handle. — Tammy Webber, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Then April's record rainfall created more runoff than waterways, dams and culverts could handle. — CBS News, 22 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

culvert

noun

cul·​vert ˈkəl-vərt 

: a drain or waterway crossing under a road or railroad