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drainpipe

/ˈdreɪn.paɪp/
drain · pipe
Plural:drainpipes
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• noun

1

A pipe designed to carry off rainwater or liquid waste from a building.

Example

"Heavy autumn leaves had clogged the exterior drainpipe, causing rainwater to overflow from the roof gutter."

2

British A pair of trousers or jeans with very narrow, tight-fitting legs (typically used in the plural).

Example

"The band members wore black leather jackets and tight denim drainpipes on stage."

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• Nearby Words

drained
drainer
draining
drainpipe
drake
drakensberg
dram

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