downpipe

noun

down·​pipe ˈdau̇n-ˌpīp How to pronounce downpipe (audio)
British

Examples of downpipe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Made from rust-proof stainless steel, these gutter protectors will prevent leaves and larger debris from getting into the downpipe while smaller debris should be able to be swept away during rainfall. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of downpipe was in 1849

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“Downpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downpipe. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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