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
Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drainpipes
gutters
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Last but not least, make sure to clean your gutters and remove any clogs and debris before winter so that melting snow can freely drain away.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Keep yards well-drained by clearing gutters and creating swales or rain gardens.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Drainpipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drainpipes. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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