downspout

American  

[doun-spout] / ˈdaʊnˌspaʊt /

noun

1. a pipe for conveying rainwater from a roof or gutter to the ground or to a drain.

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downspout British  

/ ˈdaʊnˌspaʊt /

noun

1. Also called: drainpipe.   downpipe.  a pipe for carrying rainwater from a roof gutter to the ground or to a drain

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Etymology

Origin of downspout

First recorded in 1895–1900; down ¹ + spout

Example Sentences

Nearby, an old downspout has been refashioned into a sign with handwritten instructions to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

I have videos and in-depth columns on my website all about linear French drains, downspout drain lines and getting foundation heights correct.

From Seattle Times

Do you have a spot for it just beneath a downspout, or maybe at a pond’s edge?

From Seattle Times

He said the slide hit part of the house, damaging the roof, downspout and a window screen.

From Seattle Times

Check your gutters and downspouts frequently to ensure that water is running off your roof and away from your home, especially away from the foundation.

From Seattle Times