Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drainpipe
Scientists determined that the crustaceans had become trapped in the sewers some 2,000 years ago when Rome was becoming urbanized and had lived there ever since—not just below Trajan’s Forum but in an entire system of canals, drainpipes and other watery infrastructure hidden below city streets.
—
Krista Langlois, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
Unofficial trend barometer Bella Hadid has also been spotted in tight drainpipe denim (styled with chunky boots) during a recent trip to Rome, while Lila Moss carries on the family name by pioneering the skinny style just like her mother.by pioneering the skinny style just like her mother.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
In January 1980, at a federal prison in Lompoc, Boyce hid in a drainpipe and sprinted to freedom over a fence.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Nesting materials clog up gutters and drainpipes and lead to water or mold damage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drainpipe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drainpipe
gutter
Noun
-
Tiny gaps around garages, vents, gutters, and foundations let mice squeeze inside unless openings are properly sealed.—
-
Some other key tips to consider include clearing your gutters and checking your roof for anything that could cause problems.—
Cite this Entry
“Drainpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drainpipe. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share