storm drain

noun

: a drain that carries water (such as rainwater) away from a street, parking lot, etc.

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How the storm drain will be repaired Rather than digging up the entire pipe and disturbing residents’ yards, crews plan to install a new lining inside the existing pipe. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Campbell ran into an alley and dropped Mobley's CTA ID, lanyard, and phone down a storm drain, prosecutors said. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 The Ohio Department of Transportation was to inspect the bridge and the Metropolitan Sewer District was checking the sewer system due to fuel that may have entered a storm drain. — Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2026 Animal control officers responded to the scene, where a female officer climbed into the storm drain, used treats to coax the dog close and then lifted her to safety. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for storm drain

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“Storm drain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storm%20drain. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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