plumbing

noun

plumb·​ing ˈplə-miŋ 

1

: the act of using a plumb

2

: a plumber's occupation or trade

3

a

: the apparatus (such as pipes and fixtures) concerned in the distribution and use of water in a building

b

: an internal system that resembles plumbing

especially : one consisting of conduits or channels for conveying fluids

Examples of plumbing in a Sentence

The house has old plumbing.

Recent Examples on the Web

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There are some improvements, as crews have come to clean garbage in the streets and to address electrical and plumbing issues. —Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024

Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate closer to the plumbing. —Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024

Gail Gaddi, spokeswoman for the Department of Building and Safety, said a new order was issued that still required the owner to fix the electrical and plumbing violations. —Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing plumbing

• indoor plumbing
• plumbing fixture

Kids Definition

plumbing

noun

plumb·​ing ˈpləm-iŋ 

1

: a plumber's work

2

: a system of pipes for supplying and carrying off water in a building