Examples of downspout in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Once clear of debris, grab a garden hose, ideally with a high-pressure tip, and start rinsing the gutter and downspouts.
—
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Check that all downspouts are intact and direct water away from the house.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
Add splash blocks under the downspouts to help guide water away from the foundation.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
Homeowners also should inspect gutters and downspouts for any cracks, rust or loose parts that could get worse under the weight of snow and ice, the company said.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for downspout 
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.
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Check that all downspouts are intact and direct water away from the house.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
Add splash blocks under the downspouts to help guide water away from the foundation.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
Homeowners also should inspect gutters and downspouts for any cracks, rust or loose parts that could get worse under the weight of snow and ice, the company said.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for downspout
Dictionary Entries Near downspout
Cite this Entry
“Downspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downspout. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share