pipeline

noun

pipe·​line ˈpīp-ˌlīn 

1

a

: a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for conveying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids

b

: pipe sense 2b

2

: a direct channel for information

3

: a process or channel of supply

an arms pipeline

4

: a state of development, preparation, or production

several projects in the pipeline

also : the system for such processes

a strong product pipeline

5

: a course of individual advancement or development especially to fill organizational needs

Synonyms of pipeline

• route
• conduit
• source
• outlet
• channel

Examples of pipeline in a Sentence

an equipment hauler serves as the columnist's pipeline for gossip about the rock band

the battle was ultimately lost because the enemy had destroyed our pipeline for resupply

Recent Examples on the Web

Outside of naval special warfare, women have successfully navigated other rigorous special operation training pipelines. — James Laporta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

The newer pipeline also showed a substantial increase over an earlier campaign. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

There are many ways to get online in the modern era, but science still hasn't found a faster pipeline than fiber for commercial Internet access. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Once the gas is extracted from the field situated some 185 kilometers (115 miles) southwest of Cyprus, it will be conveyed by pipeline to Egypt’s Damietta facility where it will be liquefied and exported to international markets, primarily Europe. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing pipeline

• come down the pipeline
• in the pipeline
• the pipeline

Rhymes for pipeline

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline

Kids Definition

pipeline

noun

pipe·​line ˈpī-ˌplīn 

1

: a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for carrying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids

2

: a direct channel for information or supplies