How to Use piping in a Sentence

piping

noun
  • There's a problem with the piping in the building.
  • The grey piping is a tasteful touch that the two of them will very much agree on.
    — Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Spoon into a piping bag fitted with an open star tip.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • To make the frosting look like grass, try using a piping bag.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2022
  • The water boils quickly and makes the mug piping hot in less than a minute.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Some of the piping for that project has already been installed.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
  • If that piping dries out, sewer gas and roaches can come through.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Both sets featured white piping.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The notch collar, contrast piping trim and drapey fit add a touch of chic.
    — Noma Nazish, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Marrakesh was in a base shade of coral with green and bright pink floral piping.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Its patterned black print was adorned by a chunky turquoise beaded piping.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Cap off your piping bag and pick it up again later with these easy-to-use covers.
    — Rachel Baron, Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Transfer to a piping bag if using.
    — Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
  • That piping was very popular back then.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Lots of crumbs like to collect on the border of the fabric or the piping.
    — Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The deep red shade is ideal for fall, while the neon pink piping and drawstrings add a unique touch.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The deep red shade is ideal for fall, while the neon pink piping and drawstrings add a unique touch.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The surface was so soft and buttery, and the piping was so pristine.
    — Barry Samaha, Robb Report, 12 June 2023
  • Use the piping bag to make a border of ruffly frosting stars around the edge of the cupcake.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a ½-inch star piping tip.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
  • The set comes in four neutral hues with monochromatic piping along the edges of the shorts and shirt.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Once that's done, the upper sections of the piping are cut off, and the site is abandoned.
    — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 May 2023
  • Jazzy clarinet, piping flute, the wail of a sax — each instrument had its chance to shine.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2022
  • So, the green piping is a little bit of a callback to those original boots.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2022
  • These entrances could be windowsills, door thresholds and around piping.
    — Cole Sikes Communications and Marketing Specialist Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Spoon melted white chocolate into a piping bag and or small zip-top plastic bag.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Before sealing, add a few drops of food coloring to the side of the piping bag; do not mix.
    — Naomi Ross, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Look for bedbug shed skin, eggs and dot-like feces around the mattress and box spring seams, piping and tags.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • This mesh Mary Jane style has a flattering square toe and chic leather piping.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The piping plus scalloped combo would look really cute on kitchen counter or bar stools, too.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 28 Dec. 2022

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