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Definition of draining

draining

/ˈdreɪ.nɪŋ/
drain · ing
Adverb:drainingly
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Plural:drainings
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• adjective

1

Causing severe physical, mental, or emotional fatigue and depletion of energy.

Example

"Caring for a terminally ill relative can be an emotionally draining experience."

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• noun

1

The act or process of drawing off liquid or emptying a vessel, area, or cavity of fluid.

Example

"The draining of the wetlands significantly altered the local ecosystem."

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• Rhymes for draining

• Nearby Words

drainboard
drained
drainer
draining
drainpipe
drake
drakensberg

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'drain', which comes from Old English 'drehnian' or 'drænian' (to strain out or filter), ultimately from the Proto-Germanic root *draug-, related to 'dry' and 'drought'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Draining. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/draining
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