Thesaurus results for WATERSPOUTS

waterspouts

noun

Definition of waterspouts next

plural of waterspout

as in gutters

a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof the waterspout became clogged, and then the roof leaked

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Recent Examples of waterspouts For families The resort is family-friendly, with a selection of daily children’s activities at the kids’ club and a separate splash pad pool area with a waterslide, shooting waterspouts, treehouse and more. —

Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026 The service's Storm Prediction Center noted a low but increasing risk for severe thunderstorms capable of producing small tornadoes or waterspouts along the coast. —

Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025 Will the Great Lakes see waterspouts this week? —

Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025 Offshore from these areas, the NWS also warned that waterspouts could form. —

Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025

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gutters

Noun

Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026