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

Ducking into Maryam Lashkari, Hodjat Salimi and Oscar Tuazon’s interactive sculpture — an enormous cardboard tube lying on its side — feels like entering a culvert or a bomb shelter. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

In particular, Gastevich said the flooding problems have been created because of a blockage of the nearby Kemper Ditch and a culvert. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Marlborough has planned a $508,780 project for the South Road culvert replacement. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

In Florida, wild iguanas can live in burrows, culverts, drainage pipes and rock and debris piles found along canal banks or in vacant lots. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 July 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