1
a
: a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for conveying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids
b
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
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
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Araújo is perhaps the best example of someone succeeding on this pipeline.
—Taylor Lorenz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Ukraine needs a constant pipeline of weapons from its allies to defend against Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Other topics discussed at the meeting included developing a referee pipeline with current students and improving the relationship between the MIAA and student athletes, schools and fans.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pipeline
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“Pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pipeline. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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
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