piping

1 of 2

noun

pip·​ing ˈpī-piŋ 

1

a

: a sound, note, or call like that of a pipe

b

: the music of a pipe

2

: a quantity or system of pipes

3

: trimming stitched in seams or along edges (as of clothing, slipcovers, or curtains)

piping

2 of 2

adjective

1

: shrill

a piping voice

2

: tranquil

… piping time of peace …

—William Shakespeare

Synonyms of piping

Adjective

• shrill
• whistling
• shrieking

Examples of piping in a Sentence

Noun

There's a problem with the piping in the building.

a sofa trimmed with blue piping

a uniform with yellow piping down the pants

Adjective

the piping voices of small children

the piping sound of the teakettle caught my attention

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Inside, the metal drive-mode knob is treated to a red anodized finish, which also informs the color of the contrast stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery, and piping. —Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026

Xcel Energy strongly recommends keeping the entire meter assembly clear by gently removing snow or ice from the meter, associated piping and the roofline above the meter. —Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026

Adjective

The piping hot coffee is bold and bottomless, and the breakfast portions are large and reasonably priced. —Shindy Chen april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026

Marchessault made it 3-0 after another greasy food item, a piping hot pizza, was served up by Drew Doughty. —Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing piping

• piping hot
• piping plover

Rhymes for piping

• griping
• sniping
• striping
• swiping
• taiping
• typing
• wiping
• electrotyping
• stereotyping
• genotyping
• prototyping
• subtyping

Kids Definition

piping

noun

pip·​ing

ˈpī-piŋ

1

a

: the music of a pipe

b

: a shrill sound or call

the piping of frogs

2

: a quantity or system of pipes

3

: a narrow fold of fabric used to decorate seams or edges