the pipeline

noun

: the system for developing and producing something
the next wave of products to come down the pipeline
Newer treatments for the disease are in the pipeline.

Examples of the pipeline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
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.
And there’s no sign of slowing down, with movies like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 looking to perform even better than its predecessors, and dozens of more adaptations in the pipeline across TV and film, including big names like God of War, Until Dawn, and Alan Wake. Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 United has a seasonal nonstop route from Newark Liberty International Airport to Faro in the pipeline for 2025. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 The recent developments are only some of the changes that could be in the pipeline for the group, according to market sources. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, the 102 with undergraduate degrees earned them from 87 different institutions, meaning the pipeline to political power in states is a lot wider than popular accounts might suggest. Frederick Hess, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the pipeline 

Dictionary Entries Near the pipeline

Cite this Entry

“The pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pipeline. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!