drainpipe

noun

drain·​pipe ˈdrān-ˌpīp How to pronounce drainpipe (audio)
Synonyms of drainpipenext
: a pipe for drainage

Synonyms of drainpipe

Examples of drainpipe in a Sentence

our drainpipe is always getting clogged with leaves
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An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing the wall and installing a drainpipe. Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing of the wall and installing a drainpipe. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026 Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026 Flush the gutter from top to bottom until debris exits the drainpipes. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drainpipe

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drainpipe was in 1857

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“Drainpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drainpipe. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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drainpipe

noun
drain·​pipe ˈdrān-ˌpīp How to pronounce drainpipe (audio)
: a pipe for drainage

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