as in gutters
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof
heavy rains had left a large puddle at the base of the rainspout
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainspouts
gutters
Noun
-
Massive heavy columns of ice are pulling away downspouts, gutters, and wires.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026 -
But they’re also attracted to soft or moisture-damaged wood in your home, such as near chimneys and gutters, window sills, and door frames.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Rainspouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainspouts. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
