noun
pipes
pyps
noun
1
Informal term for a person's singing voice or vocal ability.
"That singer really has a great set of pipes."
2
A network of tubes carrying water, gas, or other fluid through a building.
"The pipes froze during the cold snap."
How to Use Pipes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plumbing in a building — or, informally, someone's singing voice.
When to use it
The "singing voice" meaning is casual slang, common in music and sports commentary.
Common pairings
great pipes
burst pipes
frozen pipes
Word Forms
Pipeses plural
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