drainage

noun

drain·​age ˈdrā-nij 

1

: the act, process, or mode of draining

also : something drained off

2

: a device for draining : drain

also : a system of drains

3

: an area or district drained

Examples of drainage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, saunas can promote detoxification through improved blood circulation, which supports the body’s lymphatic drainage process to eliminate waste. —Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 27 Dec. 2024

Fire containment steadies, further spread not ruled out Authorities said there was potential for growth in the east Horton Creek drainage area. —Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024

The roller is great for massaging the delicate area underneath your eyes, while the scraper is better suited for helping with lymphatic drainage. —Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

Put your peace lily in a container with drainage holes and pot it in a fast draining growing medium. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

drainage

noun

drain·​age ˈdrā-nij 

1

a

: the act of draining

b

: something drained off

2

: a method of draining

also : a system of drains

Medical Definition

drainage

noun

drain·​age ˈdrā-nij 

1

: the act or process of drawing off fluids from a cavity or wound by means of suction or gravity

2

: a process of releasing internal conflicts or pent-up feelings (as hostility or guilt)