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

Qatar has emerged as a key source of LNG supply to Europe, which has cut its dependence on Russian pipeline supply since the invasion of Ukraine. —Hugh Leask, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026

In the near term, it will be injected into Enagás’ existing natural gas pipelines. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026

The model aims to address structural gaps in African screen industries, where development pipelines are often undercapitalized even as creative output surges across markets such as Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. —Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026

The session also offered a revealing glimpse into the scale of Netflix’s Spanish pipeline. —Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 12 Mar. 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

• acridine
• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• atropine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine

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