Synonyms of duct

duct

noun

ˈdəkt 

as in pipe

a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)

air ducts to provide ventilation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pipe
• conduit
• tube
• channel
• funnel
• drain
• piping
• line
• trough
• penstock
• leader
• pipeline
• tile
• standpipe
• hydrant
• stovepipe
• smokestack
• waste pipe
• drainpipe
• spout
• main
• waterspout
• pipage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of duct

As the liquid moves through a narrowing duct, water is removed, the pH falls and the balance of ions changes. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026

Thieves have long used a variety of methods — tapping into ducts, hijacking tanker trucks or robbing directly from facilities of Petroleos Mexicanos, the state energy company known as Pemex. — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Of course, as anyone with a baby (or who’s spent time anywhere near a baby) can tell you, a kid doesn’t have to shoot spit into your milk ducts to expose you to their germs. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 29 July 2026

Toyota also makes extensive mention of the GRMN’s aero, which includes a hood duct, fender ducts, front side spoilers, and the aforementioned trick rear wing. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 July 2026