as in gutters
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 drainpipes
His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.
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ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drainpipes
gutters
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Others had fascia boards removed and gutters ripped.
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Clean your gutters regularly, too, because these can become sources of standing water.
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“Drainpipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drainpipes. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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