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Definition of waterpipe

waterpipe

/ˈwɔːtərˌpaɪp/
wa · ter · pipe
Plural:waterpipes
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waterpipe Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A pipe or tube used for conveying water, especially as part of a municipal supply or building plumbing system.

Example

"A frozen waterpipe burst in the basement during the winter storm, flooding the storage area."

2

An apparatus for smoking tobacco or other substances in which the smoke is drawn through a vessel of water to cool and filter it before inhalation.

Example

"Public health researchers studied the respiratory effects of smoking flavored tobacco through a traditional waterpipe."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also commonly spelled as two words ('water pipe'). In contemporary medical and public health contexts, the closed compound 'waterpipe' specifically refers to a hookah or bong used for smoking, whereas the open form 'water pipe' more often refers to plumbing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waterpipe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waterpipe
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