drainpipe

/ˈdreɪnpaɪp/
noun
  1. A pipe that carries waste water or rainwater away from a building.
    • A clogged drainpipe caused the basement to flood.
    • The rain water flows from the roof into the drainpipe and then into the street.
    • The old drainpipe was replaced with a new plastic one during the renovation.
  2. A pipe used in a plumbing system to remove water from sinks, showers, or toilets.
    • She poured the cleaning solution down the drainpipe to remove the odor.
    • The plumber fixed the leaky drainpipe under the kitchen sink.
    • Hair and soap can block a bathroom drainpipe over time.
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