drainpipe

noun

drain·pipe ˈdrān-ˌpīp

Synonyms of drainpipe

: a pipe for drainage

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Examples of drainpipe in a Sentence

our drainpipe is always getting clogged with leaves

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Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026 Inky the octopus was never found after his daring drainpipe getaway. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 The drainpipe led to the waters of Hawke’s Bay, on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Under the cover of darkness at the aquarium in Napier, Inky climbed out of his enclosure, crossed the aquarium floor and found a narrow drainpipe. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drainpipe

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1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drainpipe was in 1857

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drainpipe

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drain·pipe ˈdrān-ˌpīp

: a pipe for drainage

drainpipe

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