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noun

ˈpīp How to pronounce pipe (audio)
Definition of pipenext
1
as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas) the plumber came and fixed the water pipe that was leaking

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2
as in barrel
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages a full pipe of wine

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pipe

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verb

1
as in to funnel
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway piped water into every house

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2
as in to chirp
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby piped shrilly in his bed

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Recent Examples of pipe
Noun
Wastewater applications remain untested The researchers envision placing future versions of the biobattery inside wastewater pipes, where microorganisms could use organic matter in the water as fuel. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 The break occurred on a water main pipe that’s about eight inches in diameter, Workman said, and affected about 30 customers in the area. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
Riyadh has brought oil exports close to prewar levels by piping crude to the Red Sea and sending tankers through Hormuz, despite Iranian threats. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Lucid offers a couple of relaxation videos that span both screens, while also piping in atmospheric audio to transport you to the beach or lakeside. — Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pipe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe
  1. conduit
  2. barrel
  3. funnel
  4. chirp
  5. tube
  6. channel
  7. piping
  8. direct
Noun
  • The organization is helping provide fliers the family can use to canvas the area and will serve as a conduit with law enforcement while determining what other assistance the family needs.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That included the East-West Pipeline, the main conduit Saudi Arabia has used to circumvent Iranian and American closures of the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of conduit
Noun
  • The core of the plan is a coordinated release of 100 million barrels through the IEA over four months, with a large share of diesel front-loaded into the first 20 days.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • After all, what could go wrong sitting atop three million barrels of oil while a hostile country fires missiles and drones at it?
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of barrel
Verb
  • Its hollow masts also act as ventilators, funneling air up when heated in the sun.
    — Sal Vaglica, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Comans had filed a lawsuit in July 2025 that challenged her removal and argued that DHS and FEMA harmed her reputation by falsely accusing her of funneling millions of dollars to New York City for the hotels.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of funnel
Verb
  • An occasional bird would chirp in the distance, but the forest emanated an eerie stillness, said Young, a research ecologist at the University of California, Davis.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • With relatives of Julian Lewis chirping at coach Deion Sanders on social media, the Buffs are prepared to give quarterback Isaac Wilson his first start.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of chirp
Noun
  • Bronchial asthma, or simply asthma, is, according to the Cleveland Clinic, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes the breathing tubes in the lungs to swell, narrow, and produce extra mucus.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But the first third, yes, there are a lot of cathode ray tube TV screens.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of tube
Verb
  • In this golden age of cringe, that earlier art of transgression—with its tense silences, humiliations, and hostile disturbance of the performer-audience relationship—was channeled downstream.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The spending was channelled through private contractor Chemonics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of channel
Noun
  • These minimalistic loafers scream sophistication with real suede uppers, dainty tassels, and piping-style trim.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to the Opus Beauty team, the thick coat of polish was topped with a translucent jelly finish that embellished the red piping and silver studs lining her dress.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of piping
Verb
  • Five films are directed by filmmakers from outside the Baltic countries, with Baltic talent and expertise playing significant roles in their production.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • People should still be involved, but their time can be directed where it’s needed, affecting cost, speed, accuracy and service quality.
    — Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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