Thesaurus results for DRAINPIPE

drainpipe

noun

ˈdrān-ˌpīp

Definition of drainpipe next

as in gutter

a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof our drainpipe is always getting clogged with leaves

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Recent Examples of drainpipe 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 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 Inky the octopus was never found after his daring drainpipe getaway. —

Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing the wall and installing a drainpipe. —

Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drainpipe

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gutter

Noun

Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.

— Stephen Hauptman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026