: a vertical pipe used to drain rainwater from a roof
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Keep gutters clean and have downspouts route water away from the foundation.—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Sarah Millonig Sarah Millonig Using a simple kit attached to a downspout, the family now captures rainwater that would otherwise flow away.—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Finally, use a hose with a spray nozzle to flush all remaining dirt from the gutters and clear downspouts of debris.—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026 Clean gutters and downspouts and trim back any tree limbs overhanging the structure.—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for downspout