Thesaurus results for WATERSPOUTS

waterspouts

noun

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 The National Weather Service says waterspouts are most likely to occur in Northern Michigan from August through October, given differences in air and water temperatures that can occur in the Great Lakes region. —

Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 June 2026 Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds or weak waterspouts. —

Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 Tornadoes can also form over water as waterspouts. —

Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 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 Will the Great Lakes see waterspouts this week? —

Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterspouts

gutters

Noun

Others had fascia boards removed and gutters ripped.

— David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026
Clean your gutters regularly, too, because these can become sources of standing water.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026