downspout

noun

down·​spout ˈdau̇n-ˌspau̇t How to pronounce downspout (audio)
: a vertical pipe used to drain rainwater from a roof

Examples of downspout in a Sentence

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Once your gutters are cleaned, run a hose and flush out the downspouts. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025 For a noisy downspout-style fountain, McRae suggests putting a screen over the water to break up the stream. Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2025 Mosquitoes need water to breed, so limit standing water around your home by cleaning gutters and downspouts, removing leaves from low-lying areas and draining dishes under flower pots after rainstorms. Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 28 July 2025 Those include: Clean your gutters: Dead cicadas will clog your downspouts. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for downspout

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of downspout was in 1850

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“Downspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downspout. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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