drainpipe

noun

drain·​pipe ˈdrān-ˌpīp How to pronounce drainpipe (audio)
: a pipe for drainage

Examples of drainpipe in a Sentence

our drainpipe is always getting clogged with leaves
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Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025 Nesting materials clog up gutters and drainpipes and lead to water or mold damage. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025 The drainpipes were all rotten. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for drainpipe

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drainpipe was in 1857

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“Drainpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drainpipe. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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drainpipe

noun
drain·​pipe ˈdrān-ˌpīp How to pronounce drainpipe (audio)
: a pipe for drainage

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