drainpipe
2 synonyms for drainpipe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A pipe that carries away rainwater or waste liquid, often running down the side of a building.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
waste pipe
How to use drainpipe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
downspout drainpipe
drainpipe jeans
The trouser sense ("drainpipes") is informal British slang.
Etymology
From drain + pipe.
Full origin of drainpipe →Frequently asked questions
What does “drainpipe” mean?
The word “drainpipe” means a pipe that carries away rainwater or waste liquid, often running down the side of a building. In plain terms, either a pipe for carrying away water, or (informally) skinny-fit trousers.
How do you pronounce “drainpipe”?
“Drainpipe” is pronounced DRAYN-pyp (/ˈdɹeɪnˌpaɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “drainpipe” in a sentence?
Here is “drainpipe” used in a sentence: “Water gushed out of the drainpipe during the storm.”
What part of speech is “drainpipe”?
“Drainpipe” is a noun.
How many meanings does “drainpipe” have?
“Drainpipe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pipe that carries away rainwater or waste liquid, often running down the side of a building.
