Synonyms of ducts

ducts

noun

plural of duct

as in pipes

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

air ducts to provide ventilation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pipes
• conduits
• tubes
• channels
• drains
• funnels
• troughs
• penstocks
• lines
• pipings
• leaders
• pipelines
• standpipes
• tiles
• drainpipes
• hydrants
• smokestacks
• mains
• waterspouts
• waste pipes
• stovepipes
• spouts
• pipages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ducts

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

Musty odors, excessive dust and strange hissing noise can mean problems with the ducts, but other problems can go unnoticed. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Heating or fireplace experts can make sure that vents, ducts and other systems are working properly to remove harmful smoke and toxins created while the wood burns. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

The side intakes and ducts could be portals to another dimension. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

An adventure in the air ducts, where mold grows and the cool wind costs a ton. — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

This will involve assessing your system’s indoor and outdoor components, including ducts and dirty filters—which should be replaced every one to three months. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 June 2026