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noun

ˈpīp How to pronounce pipe (audio)
Definition of pipenext
1
as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas) the plumber came and fixed the water pipe that was leaking

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2
as in barrel
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages a full pipe of wine

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pipe

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verb

1
as in to funnel
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway piped water into every house

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2
as in to chirp
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby piped shrilly in his bed

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Recent Examples of pipe
Noun
The reverse-opening hood and signature quad exhaust pipes command your attention instantly. — New Atlas, 10 July 2026 Also, over 100 droppings were in dry storage by the air-conditioning unit pipes. — David J. Neal july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Verb
On day three, the entire cake was assembled and slathered with cream and decorated with stripes made out of raspberries and piped stars on a patch of blueberries. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Applying frosting is one of the few things that cannot be said to be a subset of Haaland’s métier; after tossing his balky piping bag aside in frustration, the Norseman issued an expletive that was deemed bleep-worthy by Fox’s Standards & Practices crew. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pipe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe
  1. conduit
  2. barrel
  3. funnel
  4. chirp
  5. tube
  6. channel
  7. piping
  8. direct
Noun
  • Federal authorities routinely target South Florida remittance companies that operate as conduits for unlawful money transfers, especially for drug traffickers, because many are suspected of evading bank-reporting requirements.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Hard-liners want to ensure lasting control over the waterway, which is a globally important conduit for fuel shipments and has become a critical lever in confronting the West.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of conduit
Noun
  • That waterway has taken on new significance since the start of the war, as Saudi Arabia now diverts millions of barrels of crude there to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The price of Brent crude climbed to just over $84 a barrel after soaring nearly 10% on Monday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of barrel
Verb
  • Proceeds from Art+Film are funneled to LACMA’s focus to make film central to the museum’s curatorial program while also supporting its broader mission with exhibitions, acquisitions, educational programming and more.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • The money funnels up, and then out at the end of the year to pay partners, and the whole thing starts over.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of funnel
Verb
  • Djokovic chirped back at the crowd during the match, and in his on-court interview afterwards, was asked about the atmosphere.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Think your back yard can get buggy in the summer—with mosquitoes, flies, moths, wasps, bees, lightning bugs, crickets, and more swarming, buzzing, and chirping everywhere?
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 June 2026
Definition of chirp
Noun
  • For something slower-paced, float the Penticton channel that connects Okanagan and Skaha lakes on tube rafts.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
  • When force is applied, the pillar tilts toward the point of contact, compressing the corresponding chamber and pushing fluid through soft tubes to actuators.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of tube
Verb
  • Coming in six bright colors to channel the vibrant energy of summer, this fresh button-down deserves a place in your suitcase for upcoming getaways and everyday wear alike.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • The Shanghai Terrace restaurant, tucked behind a red door, channels 1930s scarlet-and-gold glamour with standout dim sum, while Z Bar is more casual and overlooks Michigan Avenue.
    — Rima Suqi, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of channel
Noun
  • Once your cake is baked and cooled, use the back of a piping tip to cut out tiny circles.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
  • Highlight the flavors of berries and show off those buttercream piping skills for your special someone.
    — Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026
Definition of piping
Verb
  • The governor’s September 2020 order directed the state to require all new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state after 2035 be zero-emission vehicles.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Staging a great needle drop isn’t the same thing as directing a great movie.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of direct

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