pipeline

noun

pipe·​line ˈpīp-ˌlīn 

1

a

: a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for conveying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids

b

: pipe sense 2b

2

: a direct channel for information

3

: a process or channel of supply

an arms pipeline

4

: a state of development, preparation, or production

several projects in the pipeline

also : the system for such processes

a strong product pipeline

5

: a course of individual advancement or development especially to fill organizational needs

Synonyms of pipeline

• route
• conduit
• source
• outlet
• channel

Examples of pipeline in a Sentence

an equipment hauler serves as the columnist's pipeline for gossip about the rock band

the battle was ultimately lost because the enemy had destroyed our pipeline for resupply

Recent Examples on the Web

Inspecting thousands of kilometers of power lines, pipelines, or rail tracks is an expensive and time-consuming business. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026

Controlling critical pipeline networks gave the company unprecedented power to set transport terms, prioritize its own shipments and restrict pipeline access for independent oil producers. — Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

Carbon dioxide captured from industrial processes often requires further treatment before it can be transported through pipeline infrastructure or stored underground. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Several African countries have made moves to become more energy self-sufficient, including unveiling refineries, pipelines, and new oil and gas exploration projects, reversing years-long policies. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing pipeline

• come down the pipeline
• in the pipeline
• the pipeline

Rhymes for pipeline

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline

Kids Definition

pipeline

noun

pipe·​line ˈpī-ˌplīn 

1

: a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for carrying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids

2

: a direct channel for information or supplies