waste pipe

noun

Definition of waste pipenext
as in tile

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Recent Examples of waste pipe Pay attention to where the kitchen and bathrooms are, too—water supply and waste pipes for the second floor are often found in walls on the first floor, below sinks, tubs, or showers. — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023 Cathcart is referring to the plumbing that the vanity's sink and faucet connect to—the water lines and waste pipe connect to the underside of the sink via the bendy P-trap pipe. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023 In spite of the NEA’s earlier demands, Golden Lead was soon permitted to reinstall a waste pipe. — Holly Eva Ryan, Quartz Africa, 27 June 2019 An investigation revealed that the waste pipe had been mistakenly removed earlier in the renovation. — New York Times, 15 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waste pipe
  1. tile
  2. drain
  3. funnel
  4. smokestack
  5. main
  6. standpipe
  7. hydrant
  8. spout
Noun
  • The damage uncovered Contractors discovered the extent of the deterioration in January after removing tile and black mastic from Aviator’s kitchen floor.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • However, the sheriff's office said the inmate removed a ceiling tile while inside and climbed into the ceiling to try to escape custody.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of tile
Noun
  • The package also comes with a drain tap, a drain hose, a carrying bag, a user manual, and—very important—the insulated cover.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
  • The pipes had clogged and the room was flooded with sewage coming up a drain.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of drain
Noun
  • The menu features cakes, crêpes, Belgian waffles, funnel cakes, specialty milkshakes and savory poutine, plus virgin mojitos, dirty sodas, waffles, croffles and cheeseburgers.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
  • Advertising revenue grew 74% year over year to $625 million in Q1, part of a seventh consecutive quarter of 60%-plus total revenue growth, with strength broadening across the full ad funnel.
    — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of funnel
Noun
  • If that process were adapted to store CO2 in the earth forever, then billions of tons of carbon emissions could, in theory, be captured from smokestacks and buried.
    — Maddie Stone, ProPublica, 25 June 2026
  • Thick, black smoke and occasional flames spewed from the Moscow Oil Refinery amid its red-and-white smokestacks on the southeastern edge of the city, about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the Kremlin.
    — Barry Hatton, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Definition of smokestack
Noun
  • From start to finish, this main comes together in just 35 minutes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Charging the power station through mains power was a breeze, even for a novice power station nerd like me.
    — Mike McRae July 04, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Definition of main
Noun
  • Sanders said the fire was challenging because the building, a 66-unit complex split into two sections, does not have a standpipe system.
    — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Utilities might be shut off — and sprinkler or standpipe systems drained — leaving firefighters without tools that could slow a blaze.
    — Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Definition of standpipe
Noun
  • West Side homeless encampment At the bustling encampment on West 45th Street at 11th Avenue, people shave with water from a hydrant and use strips of plastic and cardboard to find shade.
    — Dave Carlin, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • People pull out the barbecue, open fire hydrants, throw block parties.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of hydrant
Noun
  • The straw can go on the top rack, and the gasket and spout can be washed in the utensil rack.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • The push-button lid keeps the spout covered, the carry loop doubles as a lock, and the double-wall insulation keeps water cold for up to 24 hours.
    — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Definition of spout

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“Waste pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waste%20pipe. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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