A drainpipe is a pipe that carries waste water and other liquids away from a building or a plumbing fixture, such as a sink or toilet, to a sewer or water treatment facility.
"Drainpipe" Examples
Usage Examples of "Drainpipe"
The plumbers had to replace the old rusty drainpipe under the kitchen sink with a new one to prevent leaks. ([Reference: repair]) The smell of dampness emanated from the clogged drainpipe, making the entire house stinky. ([Reference: odor]) The construction workers had to dig up the street to repair the broken drainpipe that was causing flooding in the nearby neighborhood. ([Reference: infrastructure]) The soundproofing material was carefully wrapped around the drainpipe to minimize noise from the kitchen faucet. ([Reference: noise reduction]) After the heavy rainfall, the gutters and drainpipe were overflowing, causing water to accumulate on the lawn. ([Reference: flood prevention])