Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

downpipe

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.62 in modern English

Syllables: down-pipe
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.

Example Sentences

"NR plans to install new aluminium downpipes to carry the considerable rainwater for which the area is known."

Etymology

From down + pipe.

Inflected Forms

downpipes (plural)

Synonyms

downspout

Questions

What does downpipe mean?: The drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.
Where does downpipe come from?: From down + pipe.

How to pronounce downpipe

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