indoor plumbing
noun
: a system of pipes that supply water to the inside of a building
The cottage has electricity but no indoor plumbing.
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It's been uncomfortable for many people, but a good reminder to appreciate modern conveniences like indoor plumbing.
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Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The city was thoroughly up to date, with electric lights, indoor plumbing, streetcars, and even telephones.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Stacy just doesn’t want to vacation in a place without indoor plumbing.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
The everything shower is not a new phenomenon—people have indulged in long, luxurious showers since the inception of indoor plumbing.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
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Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The city was thoroughly up to date, with electric lights, indoor plumbing, streetcars, and even telephones.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Stacy just doesn’t want to vacation in a place without indoor plumbing.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
The everything shower is not a new phenomenon—people have indulged in long, luxurious showers since the inception of indoor plumbing.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Indoor plumbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indoor%20plumbing. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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