Definition of downspout
: a vertical pipe used to drain rainwater from a roof
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First Known Use of downspout
circa 1896
DOWNSPOUT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of downspout for English Language Learners
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: a pipe that carries rainwater from the roof of a building to the ground
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