noun Uncommon

piping

PEYE-pihng

Piping (noun) means a connected system of pipes carrying liquid or gas through a structure. Example: “A plumber checked the piping under the kitchen sink for leaks.”

noun

A connected system of pipes carrying liquid or gas through a structure.

"A plumber checked the piping under the kitchen sink for leaks."

"The building's heating relies on old copper piping."

A narrow decorative trim, often a cord covered in fabric, sewn along the edge of clothing or upholstery.

"The jacket had white piping along the collar and cuffs."

Thin lines of icing squeezed from a piping bag onto a cake.

"She finished the cake with delicate piping around the edge."

adj

High-pitched, as in the phrase "piping hot" (very hot) or a piping voice.

"The soup arrived piping hot, straight from the stove."

How to use piping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context: the pipes running through a building, decorative trim on fabric, thin lines of icing on a cake, or (as an adjective) very hot/high-pitched.

Common pairings

copper piping piping hot decorative piping pipe icing

Word forms

pipings plural

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Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “piping” mean?

The word “piping” means a connected system of pipes carrying liquid or gas through a structure. In plain terms, depending on context: the pipes running through a building, decorative trim on fabric, thin lines of icing on a cake, or (as an adjective) very hot/high-pitched.

How do you pronounce “piping”?

“Piping” is pronounced PEYE-pihng (/ˈpaɪpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “piping” in a sentence?

Here is “piping” used in a sentence: “A plumber checked the piping under the kitchen sink for leaks.”

What part of speech is “piping”?

Depending on how it is used, “piping” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “piping” a common word?

“Piping” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “piping” have?

“Piping” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a connected system of pipes carrying liquid or gas through a structure.

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