storm drain

noun

: a drain that carries water (such as rainwater) away from a street, parking lot, etc.

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Animal control officers responded to the scene, where a female officer climbed into the storm drain, used treats to coax the dog close and then lifted her to safety. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Officer Myers climbed into the storm drain and safely rescued the dog. Denis Akbari, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Always be sure the water is directed to a safe outlet such as a dry well or storm drain. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 Afterward, the water will be safely dechlorinated and discharged into the storm drain system. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for storm drain

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“Storm drain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storm%20drain. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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