Thesaurus results for DRAINPIPE

drainpipe

noun

ˈdrān-ˌpīp

Definition of drainpipe

as in gutter

a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof our drainpipe is always getting clogged with leaves

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Recent Examples of drainpipe The drainpipe led to the waters of Hawke’s Bay, on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Inky the octopus was never found after his daring drainpipe getaway. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing the wall and installing a drainpipe. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 The rattlesnake named Gertrude, or Gertie, took shelter in the opening of a drainpipe earlier this summer and gave birth around late July or early August at the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens, the Detroit Free Press previously reported. — Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drainpipe

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gutter

Noun

These fiery particles seek out the smallest vulnerabilities, lodging in gutters, slipping through attic vents or settling into dry debris near your home.

— Neil Collins, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Start by making sure your gutters and downspouts are clean and directing water away from your home’s foundation.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 July 2026