culvert

noun

cul·​vert ˈkəl-vərt How to pronounce culvert (audio)
1
: a transverse drain
2
: a conduit for a culvert
3
: a bridge over a culvert

Examples of culvert in a Sentence

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The pickup veered off the road, struck a concrete culvert and went airborne before landing in the ditch, according to police. Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025 Crews will install a 6-foot culvert across both lanes to restore the creek to its natural channel. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025 In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025 Pickleball courts, golf course to remain open Plans for the project include dredging the lake, repairing the concrete and foundation at the dam, and replacing a culvert near Flatwoods Road Cove with a bridge. Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for culvert

Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of culvert was in 1773

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“Culvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culvert. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

culvert

noun
cul·​vert ˈkəl-vərt How to pronounce culvert (audio)
: a drain or waterway crossing under a road or railroad

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